Chicken And Broccoli Pasta

Chicken And Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fusilli, spaghetti, etc.)
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add broccoli florets and chicken broth. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until broccoli is tender-crisp.
5. Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.
6. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing until evenly coated with sauce.
7. Serve chicken and broccoli pasta hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.