Description
Creamy chicken and broccoli pasta delivers comfort in every forkful. Parmesan, garlic, and tender chicken blend with crisp broccoli, creating a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 ounces (85 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Pasta and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) pipe rigate pasta
- 2½ cups milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta until it reaches a perfect al dente texture. During the final three minutes of cooking, introduce broccoli florets to gently blanch them, preserving their vibrant green color and crisp texture.
- Simultaneously, heat a skillet over medium flame and melt butter until it shimmers. Add diced chicken breasts, chopped onions, and minced garlic, seasoning generously with Slap Ya Mama® seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Sauté the chicken mixture, stirring periodically, until the meat turns golden and completely cooked through, and the onions become soft and translucent.
- Dust the cooked chicken with flour, stirring thoroughly to create an even coating. Allow the flour to cook for a brief moment to eliminate any raw taste.
- Gradually stream in milk and vegetable broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer and let it thicken into a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Lower the heat and incorporate grated cheddar cheese, stirring until it melts completely and integrates seamlessly into the sauce.
- Fold the sun-dried tomatoes into the pasta and broccoli mixture, then cascade the creamy cheese sauce over the top, ensuring every morsel is luxuriously coated.
- Transfer to serving plates and accompany with a crisp salad or warm, buttered crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Savor a hearty one-pot meal that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, comforting chicken and broccoli pasta experience.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes and Slap Ya Mama® seasoning to match your personal heat preference.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors continue to meld, making this dish perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 665
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 78 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg