Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz farfalle or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and broccoli; sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in boiling salted water until al dente; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- In a saucepan over low heat, warm heavy cream and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; add Italian seasoning.
- Combine cooked pasta, sautéed chicken, broccoli, and creamy sauce in the greased baking dish; mix well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Feel free to incorporate other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition and flavor.