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Creamy Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Creamy Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Ingredients:

250 g (9 oz) penne pasta

2 chicken breasts, cut into cubes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup broccoli florets

½ red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the chicken:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté vegetables:
In the same pan, add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add broccoli and bell pepper, and cook for another 3–4 minutes.

4. Make the sauce:
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Combine:
Add the cooked chicken and pasta back into the pan. Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until everything is well coated in the creamy sauce.

6. Serve:
Garnish with chopped parsley and a little extra Parmesan on top if desired.

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