Description
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta One-Pot Weeknight Favorite is a delightful dish that brings comfort and convenience to your dinner table. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this satisfying meal featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. The best part? It all cooks in one pot, making cleanup a breeze! This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, ensuring that everyone enjoys a hearty and flavorful dish without spending hours in the kitchen. With its creamy texture and savory notes from garlic and Parmesan cheese, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g rotini or fusilli pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium chicken breasts (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the rotini until al dente (8-10 minutes). Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, then sauté diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- Make the roux: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for another minute.
- Create the cream sauce: Slowly whisk in milk until smooth; add garlic powder and simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes). Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine everything: Return cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli to the skillet; toss until coated in sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot: Plate immediately with optional extra Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg