Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich cheese sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour in heavy cream. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the creamy sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.