Easy Chicken Broccoli Penne Pasta Recipe for Quick Dinners

Well, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ quick to make for dinner, I got just the thing for ya. This here Chicken Broccoli Penne Pasta is mighty tasty and won’t keep ya in the kitchen for hours. No, no, it’s real simple—just the kind of thing you can whip up fast and fill yer belly with somethin’ good. Now, don’t go thinkin’ it’s hard, ’cause it ain’t. I’m gonna tell ya just how to do it step by step.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
1 pound of penne pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced (or a little more if ya like it strong)
Olive oil (or whatever oil ya got handy)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese (optional but mighty fine on top)
Some cream or milk (for a little extra creamy goodness)

Now here’s how ya do it:

First thing’s first, you gotta cook that pasta. Put a big ol’ pot of salted water on the stove, bring it to a boil, and toss in your penne pasta. Let that cook according to the directions on the box—usually about 10 minutes or so. When it’s done, drain it and set it aside, but save a little of the pasta water—about a cup or so—’cause that’s gonna help bring it all together later.

While the pasta’s cookin’, you can get the chicken ready. Take them chicken breasts and slice ‘em up into nice, bite-sized pieces. Heat up a big pan on medium-high and add a little bit of oil to it. Toss in the chicken pieces, sprinkle a bit of salt and pepper, and cook ‘em up until they’re golden and cooked through. This don’t take more than 5-7 minutes, but ya gotta keep an eye on ‘em so they don’t burn. Once they’re done, take ‘em out of the pan and set ’em aside.

Now, in the same pan, throw in your broccoli florets and let ‘em cook for about 4-5 minutes. You want ’em tender but still a little bit crisp. If you like ’em softer, ya can cook ‘em a bit longer, but don’t let ‘em turn into mush—ain’t nobody got time for that. If the pan gets too dry, you can add a splash of water or some more oil.

Once the broccoli’s done, throw that chicken back in with it, and then add your garlic. Cook it all together for another minute or two, just till that garlic starts smellin’ all good and yummy. Now pour in that saved pasta water and your cream or milk if you got it. Stir it all around until you got a nice little sauce startin’ to form. If you want it thicker, just let it cook a little longer, but if it’s too thick, add a splash of milk or even some more pasta water. Just make sure it ain’t too dry!

Now, here comes the fun part—mixin’ in the pasta. Take your cooked penne and add it right into the pan with all that chicken, broccoli, and sauce. Give it a good stir so everything’s coated nice and even. If you like it cheesy, now’s the time to sprinkle in some parmesan cheese and mix it in too. Oh, it makes it so creamy and cheesy—just the way I like it!

Let it all cook together for another couple of minutes, then take it off the heat. Serve it up hot, and if ya got some extra parmesan, throw a little more on top. You can even add a sprinkle of black pepper if ya like things a bit spicy.

That’s it! Simple as can be. And it tastes so darn good, ya won’t believe it! Now, you don’t gotta worry about spending all day in the kitchen. Just a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and you got yourself a meal that’ll fill up the whole family!

So next time you’re wonderin’ what to make for dinner, remember this Chicken Broccoli Penne Pasta recipe. It’s easy, it’s quick, and it’ll leave ya with a full belly and a smile on yer face. Enjoy, and don’t forget to share it with your loved ones, ‘cause good food is meant to be shared!