Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
2 cups cooked penne pasta
1½ cups broccoli florets
1 cup heavy cream
(or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp cream cheese)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil or butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning (to taste)
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta & Broccoli
Boil pasta in salted water.
Add broccoli to the pot for the last 2 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Chicken
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil in a pan and sear chicken until golden and cooked through.
Slice and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce
In the same pan, melt butter.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
Pour in heavy cream and Parmesan.
Simmer until thick and creamy.
4️⃣ Combine Everything
Add the cooked pasta and broccoli into the sauce.
Toss well to coat.
Add sliced chicken on top.
5️⃣ Serve
Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Enjoy hot! 😋