Description
Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne is a comforting one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and penne pasta in a rich, velvety cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, delivering a delightful blend of flavors that will satisfy everyone at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, saut? diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet during the last minute of cooking for extra flavor.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring. Gradually add grated Parmesan until melted.
- Stir in fresh broccoli florets and cook until bright green but still slightly crunchy, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked penne with the creamy chicken and broccoli mixture, tossing until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg