Description
A delicious creamy chicken penne pasta dish with broccoli and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and broccoli florets.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg