Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Creamy penne with chicken, broccoli and Parmesan. Cook pasta to its package timing and finish it gently in the sauce.

  • broccoli
  • chicken
  • Comfort Food
  • creamy pasta
  • meat
  • pasta
  • weeknight dinner
15 min prep35 min cook4 servingsmedium

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broccoli florets · 4 Cup

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penne pasta · 12 Ounce

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  • boneless skinless chicken breasts-1 1/4 lb
  • penne pasta-12 oz
  • broccoli florets-4 cups
  • heavy cream-1 cup
  • Parmesan cheese-1 cup
  • olive oil-1 tablespoon
  • garlic-2 teaspoons
  • Italian seasoning-1 teaspoon
  • salt-1 teaspoon
  • black pepper-1/2 teaspoon
1
Prep ingredients
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Cutting Board
Chef’s knife

Prepare vegetables before cutting raw chicken, then wash hands and clean the board and knife before handling ready-to-eat food. Use a 6-quart pasta pot and deep 5-quart sauté pan. Cut broccoli into bite-size florets, prepare garlic and Parmesan and cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.

Wash hands, the cutting board, and the knife after handling raw chicken to prevent cross-contamination.

Keep the knife blade angled away from your fingers while cutting chicken.

4 cups broccoli
2 teaspoons garlic
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/4 pounds chicken breast
2
Boil pasta and broccoli
Measuring Cups
Large pot
Colander

Cook penne to its package al dente timing, adding broccoli for the final 3 minutes. Use boiling water with half the salt. Check pasta is tender with slight bite and broccoli tender; reserve cooking water before draining.

Use care when draining the hot pasta and broccoli to avoid steam burns.

1/2 teaspoon Salt
12 ounces penne pasta
4 cups broccoli
3
Cook the chicken
Large skillet
Instant-read thermometer
Wooden spoon

Cook chicken in a single layer until the largest pieces reach 165°F at the center, starting to check after 6–8 minutes. Use the oil over medium-high heat with remaining salt, pepper and Italian seasoning; turn pieces and continue as needed.

Use caution with hot oil to avoid splatter burns.

Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds chicken breast
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
4
Add garlic
Large skillet
Wooden spoon

Reduce heat to medium and stir in garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2 teaspoons garlic
5
Simmer the cream sauce
Large skillet
Wooden spoon

Simmer the cream gently until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Scrape browned bits from the pan and avoid a rolling boil.

Keep the cream at a gentle simmer to reduce scorching and splattering.

1 cup heavy cream
6
Finish the pasta
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Large skillet
Wooden spoon

Melt Parmesan over low heat, then toss in pasta and broccoli until tender and coated, about 1–2 minutes. Loosen with reserved cooking water a little at a time and keep below a boil.

1 cup parmesan cheese
12 ounces penne pasta
4 cups broccoli
7
Serve

Serve hot, sharing the entire batch evenly. The measured salt and pepper are already included; taste before optional extra seasoning.

8

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