Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

Name: Chicken & Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces); 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound pasta (such as penne or rotini); 4 cup broccoli florets (fresh); 3 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

A quick and comforting pasta dish featuring tender chicken pieces, vibrant broccoli florets, and a simple garlic-Parmesan sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.51/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound pasta (such as penne or rotini)
4 cup broccoli florets (fresh)
3 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup chicken broth
0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil for the pasta. Meanwhile, season the chicken pieces with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Add the broccoli florets to the same skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a light sauce.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese just before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

This dish is easily customizable. Feel free to add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, or a squeeze of lemon juice at the end for extra brightness.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 450
Protein: 35.1 g
Carbohydrates: 49.3 g
Fat: 13.5 g
Fiber: 4.5 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.1 g
Sugar: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg