Description
Homemade chicken and broccoli pasta delivers comfort through creamy parmesan sauce and tender protein. Savory ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal you can enjoy with family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 2 cups (480 ml) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 16 oz (454 g) pipe rigate pasta
- 2½ cups (600 ml) milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 oz (85 g) sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pasta Preparation: Bring a generously salted water pot to a vigorous boil, cooking pasta until perfectly al dente while simultaneously blanching broccoli florets during the final cooking minutes to maintain their vibrant green hue and crisp texture.
- Protein and Aromatics Sauté: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and introduce diced chicken breasts, chopped onions, and minced garlic. Season aggressively with Slap Ya Mama® seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, cooking until chicken achieves golden perfection and onions become translucent.
- Sauce Foundation: Dust the cooked chicken with flour, ensuring thorough coating and allowing a brief toasting to eliminate raw flour essence. Gradually introduce milk and vegetable broth, whisking continuously to create a silky, lump-free sauce that gently simmers and thickens.
- Cheese Integration: Reduce heat and fold in grated cheddar cheese, stirring until completely melted and harmoniously blended into the creamy sauce. Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes into the pasta and broccoli mixture, then lavishly drench with the cheese sauce, guaranteeing complete and luxurious coverage.
- Serving Presentation: Transfer the decadent pasta dish to serving plates, accompanying with a crisp salad or warm, buttered crusty bread to complete this sumptuous culinary experience.
Notes
- Pasta Perfection: Cook pasta al dente and add broccoli during last 3 minutes to maintain vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Seasoning Strategy: Use Slap Ya Mama® and blend of spices for deep, robust flavor profile that elevates chicken’s taste.
- Flour Power: Dust chicken with flour carefully to create thickening base and eliminate raw flour taste before adding liquids.
- Sauce Secrets: Whisk milk and broth slowly to prevent lumps, ensuring smooth, creamy consistency that clings perfectly to pasta and chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg