Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and fettuccine in a rich Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 8 oz fettuccine 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 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 fettuccine according to package instructions 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 chicken cubes and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.