Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound pasta of your choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; add broccoli in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes.
- Use a different type of cheese if desired, such as mozzarella or cheddar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, Low-carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg