Chicken Mushroom Broccoli Pasta
Servings: 9 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ teaspoon salt for seasoning the chicken
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper for seasoning the chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil avocado oil
- ½ cup diced white onion about 1 small onion
- 1 tablespoon garlic cloves minced or pressed (about 3 small cloves)
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms halved or sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme optional
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta noodles penne, ziti, rigatoni, etc.
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Set aside.1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Heat a large skillet over low to medium heat. Add the oil and onion. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the onion begins to soften, then add the garlic. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup diced white onion, 1 tablespoon garlic cloves
- Add the chicken, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes while stirring occasionally. The chicken will turn white but won’t be cooked through.
- Add the mushrooms and thyme, and cook until the mushrooms soften slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Pour in the broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, then add the noodles, and press down into the liquid.2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 ½ cups heavy cream, 8 ounces uncooked pasta noodles
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir occasionally. There should be some “sauce” leftover in the pan to coat the cooked noodles.
- Remove the lid, add the broccoli, and stir. Cover again, and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.2 cups broccoli florets
- Uncover, and add the Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Remove from heat, add salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot.1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper
Notes
- The serving size is 1 cup of pasta. Actual calories will vary.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Mushroom Broccoli Pasta
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
386
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
60
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
87
mg
29
%
Sodium
419
mg
17
%
Potassium
541
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
26
g
9
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
831
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
153
mg
15
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
