Creamy Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Creamy Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that combines the bold flavors of buffalo sauce with tender chicken and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will delight your family and friends with its comforting taste and beautiful presentation. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a plateful of deliciousness that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Meanwhile, boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In the same skillet, sauté broccoli florets for about 3 minutes until bright green.
- Add buffalo sauce and heavy cream to the skillet with chicken and broccoli; stir well before mixing in Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 370g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg