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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Penne, chicken and broccoli tossed in a smooth garlic Parmesan cream sauce.

By Simple Table Recipes ·

A bowl of penne pasta with chicken, broccoli florets and grated Parmesan
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Recipe

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Chicken and broccoli penne in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  3. Add the broccoli during the final 3 minutes of cooking.
  4. Reserve 120 mL (½ cup) of pasta water, then drain the pasta and broccoli.
  5. Season the chicken with the salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked to 74°C / 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet.
  9. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  10. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
  11. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the Parmesan until smooth.
  12. Return the chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet.
  13. Toss until everything is evenly coated, adding a small amount of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
  14. Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta — Simple Table Recipes · https://simpletablerecipes.com/recipes/creamy-chicken-broccoli-pasta/

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon or tongs
  • Cheese grater
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