Description
A delicious creamy chicken pasta with broccoli, perfect for a comforting meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 20–24 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (diced into 1/2–1 inch cubes)
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups broth or water (chicken bone broth recommended)
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream or half and half
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti recommended)
- 2–3 cups broccoli florets (thawed and drained if using frozen)
- 4 oz grated Parmesan reggiano cheese (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.
- 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. Add additional Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Broth adds more flavor; use chicken bone broth if possible.
- You may need an additional 1 cup of broth depending on the pasta used.
- Ensure the pasta is covered with sauce for even cooking.
- Use fresh broccoli for best results, but frozen can work if thawed and drained.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg