Description
A creamy and comforting Chicken and Broccoli Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and al dente penne pasta in a rich parmesan sauce. This easy one-pot meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 ounces penne pasta
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into small florets
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente, adding broccoli in the last 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add flour, then whisk in milk until thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Combine: Mix pasta, broccoli, and chicken into the sauce. Heat through.
- Serve: Transfer to a bowl, garnish with parmesan, season, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken Broccoli Pasta, One-Pot Meal, Creamy Pasta Recipe
