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Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Broccoli Pasta Ready in 30 Minutes

Tender pasta tossed with juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, and a garlicky parmesan cream sauce, ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

12 oz penne
3 cups broccoli florets
2 large chicken breasts, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups parmesan, divided
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot for boiling pasta and blanching broccoli
  • 1 Large deep skillet
  • 1 Slotted spoon
  • 1 Bowl of ice water for shocking the broccoli

Method
 

Boil penne al dente; reserve pasta water.
    Blanch broccoli 2 minutes; shock in ice water.
      Sear diced chicken until golden; set aside.
        Sauté garlic in butter, then whisk in broth and cream.
          Melt in parmesan until glossy.
            Fold in pasta and broccoli, tossing to coat.
              Return chicken to the pan; toss and warm through.
                Garnish with parsley and parmesan; serve immediately.