Chicken and Broccoli Penne Pasta

 Chicken and Broccoli Penne Pasta 🍗🥦🍝



Ingredients 🛒


12 oz (340g) penne pasta

1 lb (450g) chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

3 cups broccoli florets

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

Red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish


Directions 👩‍🍳


Cook the Pasta & Broccoli:


Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package directions. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pasta water.

Drain pasta and broccoli and set aside.

Cook the Chicken:


In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce:


In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).

Combine Everything:


Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Serve:


Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting chicken and broccoli penne pasta!

Prep Time: 10 mins ⏱

Cook Time: 20 mins ⏱

Total Time: 30 mins ⏱

Servings: 4 🍽️

Calories: 620 kcal per serving

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