Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken and broccoli, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bowtie 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 bowtie pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
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 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Bowtie Pasta, pasta recipe, chicken dinner, creamy pasta