🍗🥦 CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA 😋
Creamy, garlicky chicken tossed with tender broccoli and perfectly cooked pasta — an easy weeknight dinner everyone loves!
This Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is comforting, flavorful, and comes together in under 40 minutes. Juicy chicken strips, vibrant broccoli, and a creamy garlic sauce make every bite satisfying and delicious.
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Main
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
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2 cups penne pasta
🥦 Vegetables & Fresh Aromatics
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1½ cups broccoli florets
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🧀 Sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup chicken broth
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Optional: ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
⏱️ Time
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
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Servings: 4
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook penne until al dente according to package instructions.
During the last 2–3 minutes of cooking, add broccoli florets to the pasta water.
Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Remove from pan and set aside.