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Chicken Broccoli Pasta

A delightful dish combining tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and pasta in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz pasta (your choice of type, such as penne or fettuccine)
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking the chicken

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain and set aside.
Preparing the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken and cook for about 5–7 minutes or until it is golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
Adding Vegetables
  1. Stir in the minced garlic and broccoli florets into the skillet.
  2. Sauté them together for about 2–3 minutes until the broccoli turns bright green and the garlic is fragrant.
Creating the Sauce
  1. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  2. This will create a rich, creamy sauce to coat the pasta.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet.
  2. Mix everything well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
  3. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Serving
  1. Once everything is combined and heated through, serve the Chicken Broccoli Pasta warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Consider adding more vegetables or switching proteins based on personal preference. This dish is versatile and can be made lighter by swapping out heavy cream or adding different seasonings.