Description
Savor the comfort of chicken and broccoli pasta, a creamy delight that brings joy to your dinner table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- – Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 3-4 breasts
- – Fresh broccoli: 2 cups, cut into florets
- – Pasta (fettuccine or penne): 8 oz
- – Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- – Heavy cream: 1 cup
- – Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- – Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- – Salt: to taste
- – Pepper: to taste
- – Lemon juice: from 1 lemon
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta
- – Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- – Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the Chicken
- – In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil.
- – Once hot, add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- – Remove chicken from the skillet and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- 3. Sauté the Broccoli
- – In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and sauté for about 5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- 4. Create the Sauce
- – Add minced garlic to the skillet with broccoli and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- – Pour in heavy cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined.
- 5. Combine Everything
- – Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with the cooked pasta.
- – Toss everything together so that every piece is coated in the creamy sauce.
- 6. Serve It Up
- – Transfer portions onto plates or bowls.
- – Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg