Description
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta One-Pot Weeknight Favorite is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and creamy pasta in a simple one-pot preparation. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. The creamy garlic sauce adds richness while keeping the cooking process straightforward. Plus, it’s a family-friendly meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike. You can easily customize the ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand, making it an ideal addition to your weeknight dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g rotini pasta or fusilli
- 2 medium chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes), adding broccoli for the last 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Stir in flour to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in milk, followed by garlic powder and Parmesan cheese until smooth and thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and broccoli with the sauce; mix until well coated.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg