Name: Chicken Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 185 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts; 2 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 cup(s) chicken broth; 4-6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp salt, plus more to taste; 1 tsp fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 2 cup(s) dry penne pasta; 4 oz finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, about 1 cup; 3 cup(s) fresh broccoli florets, see notes 1

Ingredients

Servings:

1 lb

chicken breasts

2 cup(s)

heavy cream

1 cup(s)

chicken broth

4-6

garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp

salt, plus more to taste

1 tsp

fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste

1/4 tsp

ground nutmeg

2 cup(s)

dry penne pasta

4 oz

finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese, about 1 cup

3 cup(s)

fresh broccoli florets, see notes 1

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Directions 7 steps | 185 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Step 2

In the bowl of a slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic cloves, olive oil and one teaspoon of salt to the slow cooker.

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe: In the bowl of a slow cooker, add the chicken breasts, heavy cream, chicken broth, garlic cloves, olive oil and one teaspoon of salt to the slow cooker.

Step 3

Cook on low for about 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the slow cooker. Set aside to cool and shred.

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker.

Step 5

Add the uncooked penne pasta, shredded Parmesan cheese and broccoli florets. Cover and cook on low for about 30 minutes, until the pasta is tender.

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Add the uncooked penne pasta, shredded Parmesan cheese and broccoli florets.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded chicken and the nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Stir in the shredded chicken and the nutmeg.

Step 7

Thin the sauce with additional hot water, only if needed. Serve and enjoy!

Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe: Thin the sauce with additional hot water, only if needed.

Notes:

You could use frozen broccoli or peas as well. Just thaw, add at the end and cook until just heated through.
For an upscale touch, pan fry prosciutto strips until crispy and use as a garnish.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

598

FAT

37.4 g

PROTEIN

32.2 g

CARBS

33.4 g