Creamy Chicken Penne: Indulgent Recipe with Broccoli & Mozzarella
A deliciously creamy chicken penne dish featuring fresh broccoli and melty mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan until melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and broccoli florets, mixing until combined. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Penne, Broccoli, Mozzarella, Pasta Recipe, Indulgent Meal