Classic comfort food. Tender chicken, pasta, and broccoli with creamy, cheese, luxurious Alfredo sauce. Easily adapted to use whatever pasta, protein and vegetables you have on hand. Always a fan favorite!
Servings: 4
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Cooking level: Beginner
Ingredients:
8 Ounces Penne Pasta (1/2 of a box)
2-3 Chicken Breasts
2 cups Broccoli Florets
½ cup Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, minced
4 TBS Butter
4 TBS Flour
2 cups Milk
½ cup Heavy Cream
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
S&P
Handful of flat Italian Parsley, chopped
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
Recipe:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt.
3. Add Penne and cook until almost al dente, 7-8 minutes.
4. Add Broccoli to boiling pasta and cook for another 4 minutes.
5. Drain pasta and broccoli and set aside.
6. While pasta is cooking, heat a large oven safe sauté pan over medium-high heat.
7. Season Chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
8. Sear Chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
9. Add pan with Chicken to hot oven and roast until it reaches 165°, about 10 minutes. Remove to a plate and let cool. When cool enough to handle, slice chicken and set aside. Reserve pan.
10. For the sauce, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
11. Add butter and onions and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
12. Add garlic and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.
13. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
14. Slowly pour in milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly, until mixture is well combined. Bring to a simmer, whisking frequently, until thickened.
15. Turn off the heat and whisk in half of the parmesan cheese (1/4 cup).
16. Return pan used to cook chicken to medium-low heat, and add pasta, broccoli, chicken and Alfredo sauce. Stir to combine. Top with parsley and remaining cheese. Mangia!