Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne Recipe
Indulge in a comforting and creamy pasta dish with this recipe for Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne. Tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and al dente pasta are coated in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce for a satisfying meal that’s easy to make.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Penne Pasta:
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup chicken broth
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)
- Boil Penne Pasta: Cook penne pasta until al dente; set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a skillet, sauté chicken in olive oil, Italian seasoning, 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: Mix pasta, chicken, and broccoli with the sauce. Toss well.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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