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Chicken Broccoli Pasta served in oblong white bowls on a white marble surface and photographed from overhead.
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5 from 3 votes

Chicken Broccoli Pasta

A quick and satisfying Italian-inspired dish with tender broccoli, pasta, and succulent chicken.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: comfort food, date night, dinner party, easy, quick
Servings: 4 people
Author: Marissa Stevens

Ingredients

  • 1 pound broccoli cut into small florets
  • 10 ounces spaghetti or other long, slender pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
  • 2 ounces parmesan cheese freshly grated, optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add broccoli florets and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes (take care to not overcook). With a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a colander to drain.
  • Return water to boil and add spaghetti; cook according to package directions until firm to the bite (al dente). Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is nearly done, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli and butter to skillet; gently cook and stir until butter melts, broccoli is hot and chicken is just cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • Once you've drained the pasta, set skillet with chicken and broccoli mixture over medium heat. Add pasta; cook and stir to combine, adding pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, if needed to loosen the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and transfer to serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle evenly with grated parmesan cheese and parsley (if using) and serve.

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Notes

  1. Use any long, slender pasta you like for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 963mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1151IU | Vitamin C: 103mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 2mg

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