Description
A delicious and creamy chicken pasta dish with broccoli and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 20–24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (Diced into 1/2–1 inch cubes. I used breasts.)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups broth or water (Broth adds more flavor. I used chicken bone broth. You may need an additional 1 cup of broth.)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream or half and half
- 8 oz pasta (I used spaghetti)
- 2–3 cups broccoli florets (Thawed and drained if using frozen.)
- 4 oz grated Parmesan reggiano cheese (This was about 1 1/2 cups.)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (Minced)
Instructions
- Place a skillet, pot, or Dutch oven on the stove at medium heat. Add the olive oil, diced chicken, 1-1 1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes to sear the chicken.
- Adjust the heat on the stove to medium-high. Add the broth and heavy cream (or half and half) to the pot with the chicken.
- Once the mixture begins to boil and bubble add in the pasta. The pasta should wilt down without the need to break it.
- Once the pasta has wilted and is fully covered in the sauce, adjust the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. If the pasta isn’t completely submerged in sauce, add additional broth as needed.
- Simmer the pasta for 6 minutes and remove the lid from the pot and add the broccoli. Return the lid to the pot and simmer for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Stir the pasta every couple of minutes to ensure it doesn’t scorch or burn at the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and garlic and fold to combine. Taste repeatedly and adjust the spices as needed. I add 1 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- This recipe is flexible; you can adjust the spices to fit your preference.
- If using frozen broccoli, ensure it is thawed and drained before adding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg