Easy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

This Easy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is perfect for dinner and fancy enough to serve your guests. You will love how the flavors of the chicken, broccoli with pasta and seasonings all compliment each other. Combined with the creamy sauce this delivers a delicious plate of comfort food everyone will love!!

If you enjoy this try my easy cheesy boursin pasta, creamy Buffalo chicken pasta and baked tortellini Alfredo pasta with broccoli.

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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta

This creamy broccoli pasta with chicken is a hearty and satisfying dish with fresh broccoli in a creamy rich sauce. The heavy cream, parmesan cheese, butter and seasonings create a wonderful flavourful cream sauce that is enjoyed in every bite.

The sautéed garlic and shallot elevate this dish into something a bit more special!! Which is why I love to serve this chicken pasta dish when company is coming for dinner.

If you love the Pasta House Pasta Con Broccoli you will love this dish!! Serve with my easy house salad, favorite green salad, stuffed garlic bread and my easy country rolls in the air fryer.

Ingredients

Chicken Ingredients:

• Olive Oil
• Chicken Breasts – 2 chicken breasts cubed
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Salt and Pepper – Kosher salt and black pepper

Pasta Ingredients:

• Pasta – I used 8 ounces of pasta shells
• Pasta Water – reserved
• Broccoli – fresh uncooked broccoli cut into florets
• Butter – unsalted butter
• Galic Gloves – minced
• Shallot – 1 shallot minced
• All Purpose Flour
• Heavy Whipping Cream
• Italian Seasoning
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Dried Thyme
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Parmesan Cheese – grated
• Salt and Pepper
• Parsley

Substitutions and additions

Use the pasta shape of your choice but choose a pasta sturdy enough to hold the cream sauce.

You can add mushrooms and asparagus when you are sautéing the garlic with the shallots.

How to make chicken broccoli pasta

STEP ONE – In a skillet add the olive oil. Over medium heat allow the oil to get hot, which will take 2-3 minutes. 

STEP TWO – Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. 

STEP THREE – Add the chicken to the hot skillet. Move the chicken around while cooking. Cook for 4-7 minutes or until the juices run clear. You want an internal temperature of 165° F. Transfer the chicken to a plate. 

STEP FOUR – To a large pot of water cook the pasta according to the directions. This will take approximately 8-10 minutes. With 2 minutes remaining in the cooktime add the broccoli with the pasta. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and broccoli. Set aside. 

STEP FIVE – To the skillet over medium-low heat add 3 tablespoons butter, garlic, and shallots. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shallot is softer. 

STEP SIX – Add the flour. Stir for 3 minutes. This will allow the flour to cook out. 

STEP SEVEN – Add the heavy whipping cream, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken up. Deglaze the pan while you are stirring.

STEP EIGHT – Add the parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of butter. Stir until everything is incorporated.

STEP NINE – Add a ½ cup of pasta water to the sauce. Stir until you have a smooth sauce. 

STEP TEN – Add the sauce to the pasta and broccoli. Stir until combined. 

STEP ELEVEN – Add an ⅛ cup of pasta water at a time to the pasta, if needed. 

STEP TWELVE – Add the chicken to the pot. Gently mix until combined. 

STEP THIRTEEN – Sprinkle the parsley on top and serve immediately. 

Variations

Add crumbled cooked bacon to this dish for a salty, crunchy element.

Storage and reheating instructions

You can keep any leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Please note that the pasta will get a little dry as the days go on.

We do not recommend freezing this recipe with the heavy cream.

Reheat a larger portion in skillet on the stove or a single portion in a microwave-safe dish in the microwave.

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