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Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne

Creamy Chicken Penne with Broccoli

A comforting creamy pasta dish with chicken and broccoli, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Broccoli
  • 12 oz penne pasta Cook according to package directions.
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
Chicken and Seasonings
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the chicken.
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced For flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) For added heat.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese For creaminess and flavor.
Garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
  2. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the same pot. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Add Cheese and Thicken
  1. Lower the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce begins to thicken.
  2. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
Combine
  1. Return the cooked chicken, penne pasta, and broccoli to the skillet.
  2. Toss everything together until well coated with the creamy sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can adjust the seasoning and cheese to taste. For a lighter version, use half and half instead of heavy cream.