Ingredients
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Let’s gather our ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delicious Broccoli and Chicken Penne:
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the diced chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until golden brown.
- Add garlic and broccoli to the skillet, sauté until broccoli is tender.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer, and stir in Parmesan until melted.
- Combine the cooked penne with the sauce and heat through for 2 minutes.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg