Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Ingredients
The main ingredients
-
1
lb
boneless skinless chicken breasts
-
¾
lb
broccoli florets
-
10
ounces
linguine pasta
-
¾
cup
heavy cream
-
2
tablespoons
butter
-
to taste
salt
-
to taste
pepper
-
2
teaspoons
lemon zest
-
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
-
⅓
cup
finely grated parmesan cheese
Optional garnishes
-
lemon slices
-
chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions.
- 2. Add the broccoli to the pot during the last 4 minutes of cooking time.
- 3. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta cooking liquid.
- 4. Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat until browned.
- 5. Add the heavy cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper, then bring to a simmer and cook until thickened.
- 6. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- 7. Place the pasta and broccoli back into the pot and pour the cream sauce over it, tossing to coat.
- 8. Stir in the parmesan cheese and arrange the chicken on top.
- 9. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- 10. Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices if desired, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
662
Total fat
28g
Total carbohydrates
60g
Total protein
39g
Sodium
358mg
Cholesterol
156mg
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