Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish with tender chicken and fresh broccoli, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir well and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for best texture.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy chicken pasta, broccoli pasta, easy dinner recipe