Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken and fresh broccoli, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and broccoli florets to the skillet, cooking until the broccoli is tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne, quick dinner, pasta recipe