Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta
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- Editorially checked
- Kitchen testing status
- Not documented
Recipe instructions were editorially reviewed for ingredient and method consistency. Hands-on kitchen testing is not documented for this version.
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Chicken broccoli pasta earns a regular place in the dinner rotation because the vegetable cooks in the pasta pot and the sauce uses the same starchy water. That keeps the ingredient list focused without sacrificing texture.
The broccoli goes in for only the final minutes, staying green and tender rather than dissolving into the sauce. Parmesan and lemon finish the dish off the heat.
The method behind the meal
Why this recipe works
- •Cut broccoli into small, even florets.
- •Reserve pasta water before draining.
- •Add parmesan off heat to prevent clumps.
Recipe
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Tender chicken, broccoli, and penne in a light parmesan sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1Boil penne in salted water. Add broccoli for the final 3 minutes. Reserve 1 cup water, then drain.
- 2Season chicken and brown in olive oil for 6–8 minutes until 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
- 3Cook garlic for 30 seconds, then add broth and cream and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
- 4Add pasta, broccoli, chicken, and a splash of pasta water. Toss over low heat.
- 5Remove from heat, stir in parmesan and lemon, and loosen with more pasta water as needed.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
