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Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta: The Best Weeknight Comfort Dish

This Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta is the perfect quick weeknight meal, combining succulent chicken, tender broccoli, and pasta in a rich and creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts Substitute with shrimp, sausage, or tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can replace with avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce and Vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Or use fresh onions
  • 2 cups Broccoli Can add bell peppers or zucchini
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Or substitute with fresh tomatoes
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Mix with crème fraîche for variation
For the Pasta and Seasoning
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Or use asiago or sharp cheddar
  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
  • 8 ounces Pasta Penne, rotini, etc.; gluten-free is an option
For the Finish
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Optional for added richness
  • to taste Fresh Parsley Or substitute with basil

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season chicken by cutting it into bite-sized cubes and tossing with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Sauté broccoli in the same skillet for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to simmer, then stir in heavy cream.
  5. Finish the sauce by adding Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
  6. Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving some cooking water.
  7. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and broccoli; add reserved pasta water as needed.
  8. Stir in cooked chicken and heat everything through.
  9. Finish the dish with butter and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with various proteins and vegetables based on preference. Reserve pasta water for best sauce consistency.

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