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One-Pot Creamy Chicken Broccoli Parmesan Pasta

Tender chicken and bright broccoli in silky, garlicky Parmesan sauce clinging to short pasta.

One-Pot Creamy Chicken Broccoli Parmesan Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb450 gChicken breast, boneless skinlesscut into 1-inch pieces
  • 10½ oz300 gPasta, dryshort shape such as penne
  • 3⅓ cups florets300 gBroccolicut into small florets
  • 2 cups (470 ml)480 gMilk, 2%
  • 2 cups480 gLow-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated50 gGrated Parmesan
  • 4 cloves12 gGarlicminced
  • 1 tbsp14 gOlive oil
  • 1 tsp1 gDried oregano
  • ¼ tsp0.5 gCrushed red pepper
  • ¼ tsp2 gSalt
  • ½ tsp1 gBlack pepper
  • 1 tbsp15 gLemon juice

Steps

  1. Season the chicken with half the salt and the black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes and stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in the broth and milk, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in the pasta and remaining salt.
  4. Simmer uncovered, stirring often so the milk doesn't catch, for 8 minutes.
  5. Add the broccoli and simmer 3 to 4 minutes more, until the pasta is tender, the sauce has thickened and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Take the pot off the heat and stir in the Parmesan and lemon juice until creamy. Let stand 2 minutes and serve.

Contains: Milk, Gluten.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 19, 2026.

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