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Creamy broccoli chicken pasta
When you need dinner under 30 minutes, this broccoli chicken pasta with the creamiest sauce will save the day. Say hello to your family's new favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 538 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) boneless chicken thighs chopped into bite size pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves crushed/minced
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2-3 cups broccoli sliced into small florets
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 500 g (1lb) pasta cooked + 1 cup cooking water reserved
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over high heat.
- Drizzle a few teaspoons of olive oil over the chicken then season with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in the pan for a few minutes until the chicken is opaque white and starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the butter and garlic to the pan and allow to cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the cream and add the thyme and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer then add the chicken and broccoli to the pan. Partially cover and Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken and broccoli are cooked.
- Add the Parmesan and stir into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss in the pasta and add some of the reserved cooking water if necessary. You want the pasta to be well-coated in the cream sauce. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
339mg
(14%)
Potassium
337mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
509IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 337mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 509IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.