Description
Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne is a delicious one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce tossed with penne pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this comforting dish delivers flavor and nutrition in just 35 minutes. With minimal cleanup required, you can spend more time enjoying your meal with loved ones. Elevate your dinner experience with this quick, satisfying recipe that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the penne pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced chicken seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Add chicken broth to the same skillet and bring to a simmer. Add broccoli florets and cover to steam until tender.
- Sauté minced garlic in the skillet until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, stirring gently while bringing it to a simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Combine the cooked penne, sautéed chicken, and steamed broccoli in the skillet; toss gently to coat with sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg