🧀 Ultimate Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Pasta 🍗🥦
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Servings: 4 | Calories per serving: ~550 kcal
Ingredients
For the Pasta & Broccoli:
300g penne pasta 🍝
2 cups fresh broccoli florets 🥦
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed) 🍗
1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
½ tsp paprika 🌶
Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
For the Creamy Sauce:
2 tbsp butter 🧈
3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
½ cup milk 🥛
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese 🧀
½ tsp Italian seasoning 🌿
Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. In the last 2 minutes, add broccoli to the pot. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Season chicken cubes with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
3️⃣ In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, milk, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and thickened.
4️⃣ Toss the cooked pasta, broccoli, and chicken into the sauce, stirring to coat everything evenly. Simmer for 2 minutes.
5️⃣ Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy! 😋
Notes & Variations
💡 Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
💡 Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
💡 Use grilled shrimp instead of chicken for a seafood twist!