Description
A delightful and creamy pasta dish featuring tender broccoli and juicy chicken, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Add garlic and broccoli florets; sauté for a few minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked penne pasta and mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg