Easy Chicken Broccoli Pasta (Printable Recipe Version)
Quick comfort food with juicy chicken and crisp broccoli in a rich, creamy garlic cheese sauce.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Components
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3 cups cooked pasta (penne, rotini, or spaghetti)
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2 cups broccoli florets
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
→ Sauce Base
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup heavy cream
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons olive oil
→ Seasonings & Garnish
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Fresh parsley (optional)
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps to Make It:
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Toss your chicken, cooked pasta, and broccoli into the sauce. Warm it all up and coat everything. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and anything else you want on top.
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Pour in your cream with the cheese, and stir till it’s all melted and starting to look thicker. Let it hang out for a bit, then set aside.
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Drop your chicken into a hot skillet with olive oil and let it cook till it’s golden and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Don’t forget to season it.
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Get your pasta just right—not too firm, not too soft. Give your broccoli a quick steam or blanch, about 3 to 4 minutes, so it stays bright and just-tender.
# Extra Information:
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Grab a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save some time
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Toss in extras like mushrooms or bell peppers if you like
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Want it lighter? Switch the cream for milk