Description
Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and rich penne pasta in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with comforting flavors that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing chicken and chopping broccoli into small florets.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and chopped broccoli to the skillet. Sauté until broccoli is tender-crisp (4-5 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until well combined and heated through (2 minutes).
- Cook penne according to package instructions until al dente; drain and add to the skillet, tossing to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg