chicken broccoli pasta

Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon is an easy dinner that a whole family will love!&nbsp; Great recipe for those who want protein (chicken) and veggies in their creamy pasta.

Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Bacon

olive oil

lb chicken breast

salt

pepper

garlic (minced)

heavy cream

milk

Parmesan cheese (shredded)

oz fettuccine pasta ((for gluten free version, use gluten free brown rice fettuccine))

broccoli florets (, blanched)

bacon

Heat olive oil on medium-high heat in a large skillet.  Season chicken breast with salt and pepper.&nbsp; &nbsp;Add chicken to the skillet.

Cook chicken breast on high heat for 2 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned.&nbsp; Remove the skillet from heat and keep the chicken covered.&nbsp; The chicken will continue cooking in its own steam until no longer pink. Remove chicken from the skillet. You can also use pre-cooked chicken. Cut chicken into thin slices.

Add minced garlic to the same (now empty) skillet, with oils and bits left from cooking the chicken.&nbsp;

Add heavy cream, milk, bring to boil.&nbsp; Reduce to simmer.&nbsp; Add cheese and stir till it completely melts into a creamy sauce.

Cook pasta according to instructions.  Drain.

Add cooked pasta, cooked bacon, cooked broccoli to the creamy sauce and mix everything in.&nbsp;

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with sliced cooked chicken.

Dinner is served! Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli satisfies even the pickiest palate with cheesy, buttery, garlicky alfredo sauce, pasta shells, chicken, and healthy, crunchy broccoli for the perfect amount of texture and taste. 

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

short pasta noodles

broccoli florets

chicken breasts

salt and pepper (to taste)

butter

garlic

flour

half and half (or whole milk)

pasta water

parmesan cheese

salt (or

black pepper (or

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta water and setting aside.

cook the pasta noodles

Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Generously season chicken with salt and pepper.

Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and broccoli and saute 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and golden on the outside. Transfer to a dish and cover to keep warm.

prepare the chicken and broccoli

In the same skillet, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in flour til mixture is foamy. Gradually whisk in the milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, until fully incorporated and mixture is smooth.

Stir in reserved pasta water, parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper. Once cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce, give it a taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.

prepare the alfredo sauce

Stir in chicken and broccoli. Garnish with additional cracked black pepper and parmesan if desired and serve.

put it together

This delicious chicken broccoli pasta is a light yet satisfying meal for those busy weeknights. Featuring tender chicken and nutritious broccoli in a creamy yet balanced sauce, this pasta dish is also super easy to whip up!

Chicken Broccoli Pasta

oz (250 g) rigatoni (or another type of short pasta)

broccoli

unsalted butter

lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

onion,

garlic cloves, finely chopped

(75 ml) dry white wine

thyme,

red chili flakes

(250 ml) half and half (single cream)

(40 g) grated Parmesan

Salt and black pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to...

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Add the broccoli florets to the same pot for the last 2-3 minutes to steam them. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in...

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large, deep pan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and starts to foam, add the chicken. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

In the same pan, add the chopped onion...

In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the chopped garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Pour the dry white wine into the skillet,...

Pour the dry white wine into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the wine has mostly reduced.

Stir in the fresh thyme and red chili...

Stir in the fresh thyme and red chili flakes, then add the half and half (single cream). Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the...

Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet, tossing gently to mix everything together. Use a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce if it looks too thick.

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season...

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with additional salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and...

Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh thyme if you like.

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Lightened chicken and broccoli ziti has plenty of flavor from garlic, cheese and roasted broccoli.

Lightened Chicken and Broccoli Ziti

broccoli,

garlic powder

garlic cloves,

chicken breast fillets, sliced thin crosswise

white wine

Parmesan cheese,

tbsp parsley or other fresh herb

ozs ziti or other short pasta

salt & pepper

Prepare the broccoli

Preheat oven to 400. Toss the broccoli with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder and a bit of salt to taste.

Roast broccoli

Spread the broccoli out in a single layer in a medium roasting pan. Place in the oven to roast for about 25 to 30 minutes until the broccoli turns tender and begins to brown. Remove roasted broccoli from oven and set aside.

Start boiling water 

for the ziti about halfway through the broccoli roasting time.

Sauté garlic

As the broccoli roasts, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium heat in skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Add the chicken

to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken begins to turn white on the outside.

Simmer with wine and herbs

Stir the cooking wine and herbs into the chicken. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add roasted broccoli

After the chicken simmered with the cover on for 5 minutes, add the roasted broccoli to the skillet. Stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 3 to 5 additional minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, keeping covered to keep warm until ready to toss with pasta.

Cook the pasta

. Add the pasta to boil shortly after adding the chicken to the skillet. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.

Toss the ziti together

with the chicken and roasted broccoli. Stir the parmesan cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with an Italian white wine!

Oh my! I need a bite of this right now, it looks so so delicious! This is the perfect comfort dish!

Pasta is always a winning dish in our house. Love this lighter twist!

A dish so appealing. Combination perfect. Delicious as always. I love it.

This lightened up pasta was perfect for our weeknight dinner!

Thank you for your tips about what wine would be best, I would have no idea where to begin!

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