Description

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!!

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 chicken breasts, cubed

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta Ingredients

8 ounces (1/2 pound) pasta shells

1 cup pasta water reserved

3 cups (8 ounces) uncooked broccoli, cut into small florets

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 shallot (2 tablespoons), minced

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

2 tablespoons parsley

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Instructions

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Add the sauce to the pasta and broccoli. Stir until combined.

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

Add the chicken to the pot. Gently mix until combined.

Sprinkle the parsley on top and serve immediately.

Notes

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.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: American