Description
A creamy weeknight win that’s packed with bold comfort! This Creamy Garlic Chicken Penne with Broccoli is a quick and easy dish perfect for dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced)
- 1½ cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Steam the Broccoli: While pasta cooks, steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Sear until golden brown.
- Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce: In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, then pour in heavy cream. Stir in parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer to thicken.
- Assemble the Bowl: Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and broccoli in the creamy sauce. Mix well to coat every bite.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Add extra vegetables like mushrooms or spinach for more nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg