Creamy Chicken Penne with Broccoli and Peppers: A Quick Family Favorite
A delightful and easy recipe for Creamy Chicken Penne with Broccoli and Peppers that the whole family will love.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add the broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Lower the heat and add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth.
- Toss the cooked penne in the sauce, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Penne, Chicken Pasta Recipe, Family Dinner