Description
A comforting and delicious creamy pasta dish with chicken and broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights or weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Add the broccoli florets to the boiling pasta for the last 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until it melts and becomes smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta and broccoli with the creamy sauce, mixing well to ensure everything is thoroughly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a twist, add other vegetables or change the type of cheese used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg