Ingredients
– 1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
– 8 ounces (about 3 cups) broccoli florets cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 medium shallot finely diced
– 3 cloves minced fresh garlic
– 2 ounces (about 2 cups lightly packed) freshly grated parmesan cheese
– ½ pound dried penne rigate pasta (or other tubular pasta shapes)
– 2 cups heavy whipping cream
– 2 cups chicken stock
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 tablespoons water
– 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
– 1½ to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
1-Prepare ingredients: Dice chicken and cut broccoli.
2-Sear seasoned chicken in a skillet.
3-Steam broccoli separately.
4-Sauté shallot and garlic in butter.
5-Add stock, cream, and pasta; simmer until almost done.
6-Combine all ingredients and thicken sauce.
7-Garnish and serve.
Last Step:
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🔥 Use fresh Cajun seasoning or make your own for best flavor.
🥦 Avoid overcooking broccoli to maintain its texture and vibrant color.
🧀 Stir in parmesan gradually to control the creaminess and thickness of the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-containing (can be modified to gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 1001 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 669 mg
- Fat: 63 g
- Saturated Fat: 35 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg