Name: Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 250g penne pasta; 300g chicken breast, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 200g fresh spinach; 150g Romanesco broccoli, florets; 150ml chicken broth; 100ml orange juice; 25g breadcrumbs; 25g grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tsp sugar

Creamy Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Broccoli

A creamy and delicious pasta dish with chicken, spinach, and broccoli, inspired by a classic Tuscan recipe.

Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

250g penne pasta
300g chicken breast, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
200g fresh spinach
150g Romanesco broccoli, florets
150ml chicken broth
100ml orange juice
25g breadcrumbs
25g grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp sugar

Instructions

Fry the Chicken: Toss the cubed chicken breast and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan. Fry the chicken until golden brown, then remove from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Garlic: Add the minced garlic cloves to the pan and cook until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Add Broccoli and Spinach: Add the Romanesco broccoli florets and fresh spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
Add Chicken Broth and Orange Juice: Pour the chicken broth and orange juice into the pan and bring to a boil.
Add Chicken and Breadcrumbs: Return the chicken to the pan. Add the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese, and stir well.
Add Pasta: Add the penne pasta to the pan and cook until al dente.
Add Sugar: Stir in the sugar.
Serve: Serve hot, garnished with extra breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.