Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe
When you find yourself craving a hearty and filling comfort food, look no further than this delicious creamy chicken and broccoli pasta recipe.
This recipe is loaded with lots of delicious flavors that would make the perfect weeknight dinner.
I love making this chicken and broccoli on days when I want to have leftovers for the next day. If you’re like me, you aim to do this often. However, you end up with too little left over to feed the family the next day. As a result, you end up cooking regardless. This recipe makes a decent amount so you will have plenty left over.
You just need to have a few ingredients on hand, and the rest will come together beautifully!
Main Ingredients for Chicken and broccoli pasta
Chicken Breast
Penne Pasta of choice (can substitute with Gluten free pasta)
Broccoli
Heavy Cream
Parmesan Cheese
Chicken Broth
White Wine or Cooking Wine
Is Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Gluten Free?
It certainly can be! To make chicken and broccoli pasta gluten free, omit the flour in this recipe. Then, swap the pasta for gluten free pasta of choice.
For Delicious Chicken and Broccoli Pasta, Plan Ahead
Make sure to put some time aside to marinate your chicken. I find that chicken tastes so much better after it marinates in spices. It should stay in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Lastly, I hope this meal brings you and your family days of deliciousness with clean healthy ingredients!
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| Prep Time: 45 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes |
| Serves: 6-8 | Total Time: 60 minutes |
| Ingredients To Season the Chicken 1 lb boneless skinless organic or pasture raised chicken breast 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Bringing it all together 1/4 cup Mirin (cooking wine) or any dry white wine 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tbsp flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup shredded Parmesan *Optional Garnish Adjika Georgian Seasoning or red pepper flakes 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| Instructions 1. First, thinly slice the chicken breast into 1 inch strips. Add the strips to a gallon Ziploc bag or a medium-sized airtight container. 2. To the chicken, add the extra virgin olive oil, paprika, salt, and lemon pepper. Mix until everything is well combined. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. 3. Once your chicken is done marinating in the fridge, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, but cook it 1 minute less than the package indicates. Set aside. 4. Add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil to a large pot. Cook the chicken for about 4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken and set aside. 5. To the same pot, add mirin or dry white wine. Use a rubber spatula to “clean” the brown parts of the pot. (*You do not need to remove the brown parts, they add flavor) 6. Next, add garlic and saute on low/medium heat for about 2 minutes. 7. Add chicken broth and chopped broccoli and cook for about 3 minutes. 8. Add cooked chicken, pasta. Then stir and cook for an additional 3 minutes. 9. Lastly, slowly add the heavy cream and finally the Parmesan and cook for an additional 3 minutes. 10. To serve, you can add a splash of lemon juice and Adjika Georgian Seasoning or red pepper flakes. Serve warm and enjoy! |
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