Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

 Time

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: 30 minutes

 Servings

3–4 servings

 Ingredients

• 250 g  pasta (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)

• 2 tbsp  olive oil or  butter

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder (or 3 cloves garlic, minced)

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup milk

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)

 Instructions

1. Cook Pasta
   Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.

2. Cook Chicken
   Heat oil or butter in a pan. Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic. Cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. Cook Broccoli
   In the same pan, add broccoli with a splash of water. Cook for 2–3 minutes until tender but bright green.

4. Make Creamy Sauce
   Lower heat. Add cream, milk, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.

5. Combine
   Add cooked pasta and chicken back to the pan. Toss well. Add reserved pasta water if needed for extra creaminess.

6. Serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top.

 Tips

• Use chicken thighs for juicier pasta

• Don’t overcook broccoli to keep it fresh and green

• Add mushrooms for extra flavor

 Serving Ideas

• With garlic bread

• Side green salad

• Lemon zest on top for freshness