Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

For the Cream Sauce

ComponentQuantityNotes
Butter2 tablespoons
Garlic3 clovesMinced
All-Purpose Flour2 tablespoonsFor thickening the sauce (roux)
Chicken Broth1 cup (240ml)Low sodium
Heavy Cream or Half-and-Half1 cup (240ml)
Parmesan Cheese1/2 cupFreshly grated, plus more for serving
Salt and Black PepperTo taste
Dried Italian Seasoning1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta and Broccoli

  1. Cook Pasta: Cook the penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. Cook Broccoli: In the last 3-4 minutes of the pasta cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the boiling water to blanch them. They should be bright green and crisp-tender. Drain the pasta and broccoli together.

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