Description
Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Pasta is a comforting dish that brings together tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this one-pot recipe is both quick and easy to prepare. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g rotini pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced chicken until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute, then add heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper to taste. Allow sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine the drained pasta and broccoli with the creamy sauce, tossing well to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 150mg