Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
**Ingredients:**
* 2 chicken breasts
* 2 cups broccoli florets
* 200g penne pasta
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
2. Steam or blanch broccoli until tender-crisp.
3. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes each side). Slice or keep whole.
4. In the same pan, add garlic and sauté briefly. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
5. Add pasta and broccoli to the sauce; toss gently to coat.
6. Serve pasta topped with cooked chicken. Garnish with parsley.