Chicken and Broccoli Pasta – A Creamy Dinner Delight
Dinner recipes made easy! Enjoy this creamy chicken and broccoli pasta dish that’s packed with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. In the last 2 minutes, add the broccoli to the boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add butter for extra richness.
- Toss in the cooked pasta and broccoli, stirring well to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.