Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish, this Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne is a satisfying meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 2 cups penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Seasonings:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Boil Penne Pasta: Cook penne pasta until al dente; set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a skillet, sauté chicken in olive oil with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Remove from skillet.
- Steam Broccoli: Steam broccoli with chicken broth until tender.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until a smooth sauce forms.
- Combine and Toss: Mix pasta, chicken, and broccoli with the sauce. Toss well to coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Chicken Penne, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta, Chicken and Broccoli, Parmesan Cream Sauce
