Description
This comforting Broccoli Pasta with Chicken comes together in under 30 minutes for a healthy weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 8 ounces of pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound of chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option)
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for a kick
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Add the broccoli florets during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine the cooked pasta and broccoli with the chicken in the pan. Toss together, adding the grated Parmesan cheese. Optionally, sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes.
- Mix well, let it simmer for a couple of minutes, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with extra Parmesan on top and a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: broccoli pasta, chicken dinner, quick meal, healthy recipe, weeknight dinner