Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Chicken and Broccoli Pasta that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and pasta in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic and broccoli; sauté for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken And Broccoli Pasta, quick recipe, easy dinner