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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta


  • Author: wiolleta bertan
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A creamy one-pot pasta dish with tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and a garlic-infused sauce. Easy, delicious, and family-friendly!


Ingredients

– 2 chicken breasts (cubed)
– 2 cups broccoli florets
– 3 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
– 2 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1.5 cups chicken broth
– 2 cups half-and-half
– 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)


Instructions

1. Sauté chicken with seasoning in olive oil until golden.
2. Add garlic, chicken broth, and half-and-half. Stir to combine.
3. Stir in uncooked pasta; simmer until nearly cooked.
4. Add broccoli; cover and steam for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in Parmesan, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

– Use heavy cream for a richer sauce.
– Substitute broccoli with other vegetables like bell peppers.
– For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: One-pot cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg