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Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Delicious Chicken Broccoli Pasta that combines creamy, cheesy flavors with fresh broccoli and tender chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1.5 lbs
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 8 oz penne or fusilli pasta
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

  1. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
  2. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Add garlic during the last minute.
  4. Stir in broccoli florets with the chicken and cook until bright green and tender-crisp (2-3 minutes).
  5. Reduce heat to low; pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Combine drained pasta with the chicken-broccoli mixture; add reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 32gFat: 38g

Notes

Feel free to customize with shrimp or seasonal veggies; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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