One-Pot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta by @adellacooks

35 min

6 servings

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🍗

450 g

Chicken breast

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🧄

Garlic powder

🌶️

Paprika

🧂

Italian seasoning

🧄

1 tbsp

Garlic

🍝

1 packet

Protein penne pasta

🍲

720 ml

Chicken broth

🥛

240 ml

Half-and-half

🥦

2 heads

Broccoli

🧀

150 ml

Parmesan cheese

  1. Heat
    • Olive oil

    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add
    • Chicken breast
    • Salt

    Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

  3. Cook
    • Chicken breast

    Cook for a few minutes, stirring, until browned on all sides.

  4. Add
    • Minced garlic

    Make a little space in the skillet and add minced garlic.

  5. Cook
    • Minced garlic
    • Olive oil
    • Chicken breast

    Cook the garlic for about 30 seconds, then stir everything together.

  6. Add
    • Protein penne pasta
    • Chicken broth
    • Half-and-half

    Add protein penne, chicken broth, half-and-half, and another sprinkle of the seasonings.

  7. Stir
    • Protein penne pasta

    Stir well and press the pasta beneath the liquid.

  8. Simmer

    Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low-medium.

  9. Cook
    • Protein penne pasta

    Cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring as needed to prevent sticking.

  10. Add
    • Broccoli
    • Protein penne pasta

    Add broccoli florets and stir them into the pasta.

  11. Cook
    • Broccoli
    • Protein penne pasta

    Cover again and cook for another 5–6 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the broccoli is cooked to your liking.

  12. Stir
    • Olive oil
    • Chicken breast
    • Salt

    Uncover and stir everything together.

  13. Add
    • Parmesan cheese

    Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until creamy.

  14. Add
    • Half-and-half

    Add an extra splash of half-and-half if you'd like a creamier sauce.

  15. Add
    • Chicken broth

    If needed, add a little extra broth to loosen the sauce.

  16. Serve

    Serve warm and enjoy.

One-Pot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Pasta by @adellacooks

35 min

6 servings

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🍗

450 g

Chicken breast

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🧄

Garlic powder

🌶️

Paprika

🧂

Italian seasoning

🧄

1 tbsp

Garlic

🍝

1 packet

Protein penne pasta

🍲

720 ml

Chicken broth

🥛

240 ml

Half-and-half

🥦

2 heads

Broccoli

🧀

150 ml

Parmesan cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍳Skillet

  2. Step 2/16

    Add diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

    🍗Chicken breast
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🧄Garlic powder
    🌶️Paprika
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🍳Skillet

  3. Step 3/16

    Cook for a few minutes, stirring, until browned on all sides.

    🍗Chicken breast
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Spatula

  4. Step 4/16

    Make a little space in the skillet and add minced garlic.

    🧄Minced garlic
    🍳Skillet

  5. Step 5/16

    Cook the garlic for about 30 seconds, then stir everything together.

    🧄Minced garlic
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Spatula

  6. Step 6/16

    Add protein penne, chicken broth, half-and-half, and another sprinkle of the seasonings.

    🍝Protein penne pasta
    🍲Chicken broth
    🥛Half-and-half
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🧄Garlic powder
    🌶️Paprika
    🧂Italian seasoning
    🍳Skillet

  7. Step 7/16

    Stir well and press the pasta beneath the liquid.

    🍝Protein penne pasta
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Spatula

  8. Step 8/16

    Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low-medium.

    🍳Skillet

  9. Step 9/16

    Cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring as needed to prevent sticking.

    🍝Protein penne pasta
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Spatula

  10. Step 10/16

    Add broccoli florets and stir them into the pasta.

    🥦Broccoli
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Spatula

  11. Step 11/16

    Cover again and cook for another 5–6 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the broccoli is cooked to your liking.

    🥦Broccoli
    🍝Protein penne pasta
    🍳Skillet

  12. Step 12/16

    Uncover and stir everything together.

    🍳Skillet
    🥄Spatula

  13. Step 13/16

    Add the Parmesan cheese and mix until creamy.

    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Spatula

  14. Step 14/16

    Add an extra splash of half-and-half if you'd like a creamier sauce.

    🥛Half-and-half
    🍳Skillet

  15. Step 15/16

    If needed, add a little extra broth to loosen the sauce.

    🍲Chicken broth
    🍳Skillet

  16. Step 16/16

    Serve warm and enjoy.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Meat, Poultry, Spices, Herbs, Grains, Pasta, Dairy, Vegetables

Ingredients

Olive oil, Chicken breast, Salt, Black pepper, Garlic powder, Paprika, Italian seasoning, Garlic, Protein penne pasta, Chicken broth, Half-and-half, Broccoli, Parmesan cheese

Notes

Chicken breast (boneless, skinless, diced into bite-size pieces), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Garlic powder (to taste), Paprika (to taste), Italian seasoning (to taste), Garlic (minced), Half-and-half (plus an extra splash if desired), Broccoli (cut into small florets), Parmesan cheese (grated, ½–¾ cup)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Nut-Free, High-Protein

Calories

420 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 33g, Carbohydrates: 38g, Fat: 14g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 2mg, Potassium: 500mg, Sodium: 620mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 45mg, Vitamin A: 400mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.6mg, Folate: 60mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Skillet, Spatula

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday, Weeknight Dinner, Family Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@adellacooks

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Cheesy

Flavors

Creamy, Savory, Cheesy, Garlicky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 3-4 days (store in an airtight container,reheat with a splash of broth or milk to loosen the sauce), freezer : up to 2 months (store in an airtight, freezer-safe container,note that the creamy sauce may separate slightly upon reheating,thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating)