Here’s an **easy, creamy chicken and broccoli pasta** recipe you can make at home 🍝🥦
### Ingredients (serves 3–4)
* 8–10 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or rotini)
* 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
* 2 cups broccoli florets
* 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
* 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* Salt & pepper to taste
* Optional: red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning
### Instructions
1. **Cook the pasta**
Boil pasta in salted water. Add broccoli during the last **2–3 minutes** of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2. **Cook the chicken**
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from pan.
3. **Make the sauce**
In the same pan, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Pour in the cream and let it gently simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4. **Add cheese & chicken**
Stir in Parmesan until smooth. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan.
5. **Combine everything**
Add pasta and broccoli, toss to coat. Adjust seasoning as needed.
6. **Serve**
Top with extra Parmesan and optional red pepper flakes.
### Easy swaps & tips
* 🧀 Lighter option: use milk + a little cream cheese instead of heavy cream
* 🍋 Add a squeeze of lemon for freshness
* 🍄 Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies
If you want, I can give you a **one-pan version**, a **healthier version**, or help adjust it for what you already have at home.
