Description
Chicken Broccoli Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and al dente pasta enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce. This dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. With its rich flavors and enticing aroma, Chicken Broccoli Pasta is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs), diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the broccoli and mincing the garlic.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté diced chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add garlic and broccoli to the skillet; sauté for another few minutes until broccoli is bright green but still crisp.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and soy sauce; let simmer until combined. Gradually add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked pasta into the skillet, mixing thoroughly to coat with sauce. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg