Description
This creamy broccoli and chicken penne dish is a quick, indulgent meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add garlic and broccoli to the skillet, cooking until the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding red pepper flakes for some heat.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams