Description
Craving a creamy, comforting pasta dish that feels like a hug in a bowl? This Creamy Broccoli and Chicken Penne is exactly what your weeknight dinners have been missing. With juicy grilled chicken, tender penne pasta, fresh broccoli florets, and a rich parmesan cream sauce, this dish delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients. It’s the perfect recipe when you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, or cozy comfort food that feeds the whole family. Great for both beginners and seasoned cooks, this meal is a delicious way to sneak in veggies while still satisfying your creamy pasta cravings. A true winner for easy dinner nights or when you need hearty food ideas in a hurry.
Ingredients
225g penne pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Add broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until cooked through and golden. Remove and slice.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add flour to make a roux, cooking for 1 minute.
4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
5. Stir in parmesan cheese until smooth.
6. Add drained pasta, broccoli, and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan or cracked pepper.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to cut down cooking time.
Add mushrooms or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg