Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Delight Pasta Recipe
This delicious creamy chicken and broccoli pasta is a delightful recipe that combines tender chicken pieces with crunchy broccoli, tossed in a creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Rate This Yum
Pin This Recipe For Later!
Share The Yum On Facebook
Print
Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 12 ounces pasta such as penne or fusilli
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sauté until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Toss everything to combine and heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add more cheese for extra creaminess or substitute with a different cheese of your choice for varied flavors.