Description
A creamy, cheesy pasta dish with tender chicken and broccoli, perfect for a quick and comforting weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 8 oz pasta (such as penne or rotini)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheeses until melted and smooth. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli, tossing to coat evenly. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.