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There is not much that I enjoy more than an easy recipe that only uses one pan to prepare! I’m excited to share with you this one pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe.
If you are anything like my family, we have activities every evening. Having One Pot Stovetop Recipes to cook, allows me to cook dinner quick and easily that everyone loves.
This chicken broccoli pasta dish is one of my kids favorites. It is loaded with flavor and is easy to make. If you love this one pot meal, try this Beef and Macaroni Skillet Dinner Recipe or Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli.
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Why We Love This Recipe
This broccoli chicken pasta dish is perfect busy weeknights. We always add a side of garlic bread to complete this easy meal. I love that you can change the ingredients to what you prefer.
This is the perfect comfort food and flavored packed. From start to finish, this recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Salt and Black Pepper
- Minced Garlic
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream or Whole Milk
- Uncooked Pasta (like penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- Broccoli Florets, fresh or frozen
- Parmesan Cheese
Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variations Ideas
- Chicken – We used chicken breast in this recipe, but you can also use skinless chicken thighs.
- Pasta – Feel free to use different types of pasta. You can use rigatoni, ziti or any small pasta.
- White Wine – Instead of using chicken broth you can substitute for white wine.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and add them to the pot. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 2 – In the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3 – Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 4 – Add the uncooked pasta to the pot, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for about 8 minutes, or until it’s almost done.
Step 5 – Add the broccoli to the pot, cover, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender.
Step 6 – Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or cream to reach your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Step 7 – Serve hot, garnished with red pepper flakes, lemon zest, or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil if desired.
Recipe Tips
- Chicken – When preparing the chicken, we recommend cutting in about the same size pieces. This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly.
- Pasta – There is no need to cook the pasta beforehand. The pasta will cook al dente in the broth in about 8 minutes.
How to Serve
This one pot dish is includes everything you need for a complete meal idea. But I like to add a side of bread to make I get the very last drop. Here are a few of my favorites that I hope you try soon.
- Garlic Bread Cheese Sticks Recipe
- Stuffed Cheesy Bread
- Garlic Bread – Plus how to freeze it
- Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls
Frequently Asked Questions
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop depending on how much you have left.
Yes, you can freeze this pasta dish. Place in the freezer safe container for up to 2 months.
More Easy Chicken Recipe
- Easy Chicken Risotto Recipe
- Skillet Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
- Quick Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe
- Brown Sugar Skillet Chicken
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Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (like penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon zest, or fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and add them to the pot. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pot, add a bit more oil if needed and sauté the garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the uncooked pasta to the pot, stirring occasionally, and let it cook for about 8 minutes, or until it's almost done.
- Add the broccoli to the pot, cover, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or cream to reach your desired consistency.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with red pepper flakes, lemon zest, or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil if desired.
