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Chicken Broccoli Pasta

This Chicken Broccoli Pasta is a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (about 1 pound)
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
  • 812 ounces dried penne pasta
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from ½ a lemon)
  • ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and cook chicken for 4-6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • In the same pan, melt butter, then sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, then gradually add chicken broth, heavy cream, and red pepper flakes.
  • Simmer and then stir in parmesan cheese and lemon juice until melted.
  • Cook pasta as per package instructions; during the last few minutes, add broccoli florets.
  • Combine drained pasta, broccoli, chicken, and sauce in a large bowl, adding reserved pasta water if needed.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Avoid overcooking broccoli to maintain color and crunch.
Taste and adjust seasonings before serving.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg