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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta – Easy Recipes for Dinner in One Pot

This chicken and broccoli pasta is a creamy, cheesy dinner made in one pot—perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer easy recipes, chicken stirfry easy recipe, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with ground beef, easy recipes with rotisserie chicken, quick and easy recipes, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne or pasta of your choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic and broccoli to the same skillet. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Stir to combine.
  7. Reduce heat and stir in mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  8. Serve warm with extra cheese on top, if desired.