Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3/4 lb broccoli florets; 10 ounces linguine pasta; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter; salt and pepper to taste; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; Optional garnishes: lemon slices and chopped parsley

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
4
Calories
662 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Benson Pickett

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This chicken and broccoli pasta recipe has the most delicious creamy lemon sauce and is perfect for a quick and easy dinner option.

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Ingredients

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts grilled and cut into strips. Or you can use baked, broiled or even rotisserie chicken breast.
3/4 lb broccoli florets
10 ounces linguine pasta
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Optional garnishes: lemon slices and chopped parsley

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Add the broccoli to the pot during the last 4 minutes of cooking time.
Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta cooking liquid.
Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat until browned. Add the heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
Place the pasta and broccoli back into the pot you cooked it in.
Pour the cream sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly, adding pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Arrange the chicken on top of the pasta.
Add more salt and pepper to taste if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 662kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 39g (78%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 358mg (15%) Potassium 890mg (25%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1465IU (29%) Vitamin C 80.3mg (89%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 662 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	662kcal	33%
Carbohydrates	60g	20%
Protein	39g	78%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	16g	80%
Cholesterol	156mg	52%
Sodium	358mg	15%
Potassium	890mg	19%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1465IU	29%
Vitamin C	80.3mg	89%
Calcium	182mg	18%
Iron	2mg	11%