Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, broccoli, and a savory Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless chicken (breast or thighs), diced
- 8 oz Pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, and parsley)
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook your pasta of choice until al dente. Reserve about a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: In the same skillet, add more butter and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then add broccoli florets and a splash of water. Cover to steam until tender but crisp.
- Combine and Sauce: Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Pour in cream and stir, using reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce texture. Mix in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Season and Serve: Stir in Italian herbs, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs.
Notes
For a variation, consider using shrimp instead of chicken or whole wheat pasta for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, broccoli, creamy sauce, family recipe, comfort food