Description
Delight in this easy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta, featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and perfectly cooked pasta for a comforting meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
- 8 oz Pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and cut broccoli into small florets.
- 2. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- 3. Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped chicken and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until chicken is golden brown.
- 4. Add Broccoli: Toss in the broccoli florets and sauté for another 3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- 5. Create Your Sauce: Pour in chicken broth while scraping any bits from the skillet. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- 6. Combine Everything: Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well mixed. Serve hot with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg