Description
Indulge in this comforting and satisfying Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and al dente pasta in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 oz
Chicken:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Olive Oil:
1 tbsp
Broccoli Florets:
3 cups
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Heavy Cream:
1 ½ cups
Chicken Broth:
½ cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1 cup, grated
Salt:
½ tsp
Black Pepper:
¼ tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional):
¼ tsp
Butter:
1 tbsp
Instructions
- Cook the Penne Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente. Add broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil until cooked. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, broth, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss chicken, pasta, and broccoli in the sauce. Heat through and serve.
Notes
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Enhance with mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
