Here’s a simple and delicious Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta recipe that’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner:
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 cups (about 200 g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or your favorite)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the last 2–3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the pasta water.
- Drain pasta and broccoli, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and add heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Combine Everything:
- Add the cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the sauce.
- Toss gently until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
🍴 Tip: For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of lemon juice to brighten the dish.
If you like, I can also give you a one-pot version that makes cleanup super easy and keeps the sauce extra creamy.
Do you want me to do that?
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