Broccoli chicken pasta
A creamy and delicious pasta dish packed with tender chicken and vibrant broccoli florets.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound Chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 pound Pasta such as penne or fettuccine
- 1 head Broccoli cut into florets
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked pasta and toss to combine everything.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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