Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
This creamy chicken and broccoli pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fettuccine pasta in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and sauté until they are bright green and slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes.
- Return the chicken and broccoli to the skillet, stirring to coat them with the sauce. Let them warm through for a couple of minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain and add to the skillet, tossing to combine everything evenly.
- Serve the creamy chicken and broccoli pasta hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg