Description
A comforting one-bowl meal featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and pasta in a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
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
- 1/2 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 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. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Return cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated and heated through. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.