Description
Chicken and broccoli pasta is a delightful one-pan dish that harmoniously combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and perfectly cooked pasta in a savory soy sauce. It’s quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Each bite offers a comforting taste experience, promising satisfaction for all at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 pieces)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz pasta of your choice (fettuccine or penne recommended)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: chop chicken into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and cut broccoli into florets.
- Cook the pasta: boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken: heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and brown until cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- Add garlic and broccoli: stir in minced garlic and broccoli florets into the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Create the sauce: pour in soy sauce and half a cup of reserved pasta water; stir to combine.
- Combine everything: add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently to coat with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg