Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta 🍝🥦

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta 🍝🥦

Creamy Chicken Broccoli Pasta is the perfect comfort meal that combines tender, juicy chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and fresh broccoli coated in a rich, velvety cream sauce. This dish is loved for its balance of flavors and textures — the savory chicken, the fresh bite of broccoli, and the smooth, cheesy sauce that wraps around every piece of pasta. It’s a restaurant-quality meal that you can easily prepare at home using simple ingredients.

 

This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or even special occasions when you want something satisfying yet easy to make. The creamy sauce blends beautifully with the pasta, while the broccoli adds freshness and color, making the dish both delicious and visually appealing. Once you try it, this creamy pasta will quickly become one of your favorite homemade meals.

 

Ingredients

✅ 300g rigatoni pasta (or penne)

✅ 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

✅ 2 cups broccoli florets

✅ 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter

✅ 3 cloves garlic, minced

✅ 1 cup heavy cream

✅ ½ cup chicken broth

✅ ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

✅ Salt and black pepper to taste

✅ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

✅ Optional: parsley for garnish

 

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the pasta

Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

 

2️⃣ Cook the broccoli

In the same boiling water, add broccoli and cook for 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

 

3️⃣ Cook the chicken

Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat.

Add chicken pieces, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for about 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

 

4️⃣ Prepare the creamy sauce

In the same pan, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir and let simmer for 3–4 minutes.

 

5️⃣ Add cheese

Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

 

6️⃣ Combine everything

Add cooked pasta, chicken, and broccoli into the sauce. Mix well until everything is coated.

 

7️⃣ Serve

Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!