Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne Recipe
Indulge in this rich and satisfying Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and al dente pasta coated in a luscious creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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Penne Pasta:
- 2 cups penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Penne Pasta: Cook penne pasta until al dente; set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a skillet, sauté chicken in olive oil, seasoned with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Remove from skillet.
- Steam Broccoli: Steam broccoli with chicken broth until tender.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until a smooth sauce forms.
- Combine: Toss together pasta, chicken, broccoli, and sauce until well combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Chicken Penne, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta, Chicken and Broccoli
