Description
A comforting pasta dish with creamy sauce, broccoli, and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and broccoli florets.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli.
- Adjust cream for desired thickness.
- Top with extra cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Broccoli Chicken Penne, pasta, chicken, broccoli, creamy sauce