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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Penne

Easy to make and packed full of flavor, this Creamy Chicken Broccoli Penne is a surefire winner. Succulent chicken morsels, perfectly cooked penne pasta, and crispy broccoli all tossed in a decadently creamy mozzarella sauce will make this dish a family favorite.
2
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1062
CALORIES
$2.68
PER SERVING
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Penne
Ingredients
10 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Chicken Breast
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
cut into 1 inch pieces
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Mozzarella Cheese
1 1/4 cups mozzarella cheese
Salt
1 tsp salt
Broccoli
10 oz broccoli
cut into florets
Penne Pasta
8 oz penne pasta
Heavy Cream
1 cup heavy cream
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Milk
1 cup milk
Directions
6 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a large pot, cook penne pasta according to package instructions for al dente. Add broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until fully cooked and golden - about 8 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4
Pour the heavy cream into the skillet with the garlic, add the mozzarella cheese, and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy.
5
Gradually pour in the milk while constantly stirring on medium-low heat to maintain a creamy consistency.
6
Add the cooked chicken, pasta, and broccoli into the skillet and toss everything together until the pasta and broccoli are coated in the creamy sauce. Serve immediately.
Health Info
Macros
53g
CARBS
65g
FAT
68g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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