Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2.5 unit

boneless skinless chicken breasts

diced

1 unit

broccoli

cut into florets

0.25 cup

olive oil

0.25 cup

Italian style breadcrumbs

0.5 cup

grated parmesan cheese

4 unit

garlic cloves

minced

16 ounce

dry penne pasta

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

Step 2
~2 min

Saute chicken breasts in a skillet until cooked through.

Step 3
~2 min

Dice the cooked chicken and set aside.

Step 4
~2 min

Lightly brown breadcrumbs in the same skillet.

Step 5
~2 min

Pour olive oil into a small saucepan.

Step 6
~2 min

Mince or crush garlic cloves and add to the oil.

Step 7
~2 min

Gently heat the mixture until the garlic is golden.

Step 8
~2 min

Remove the garlic oil from the heat and set aside.

Step 9
~2 min

Cut broccoli into bite-sized florets.

Step 10
~2 min

Boil broccoli in slightly salted water for about 5 minutes, or until tender.

Step 11
~2 min

Cook penne pasta according to package directions.

Step 12
~2 min

Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pan.

Step 13
~2 min

Add the broccoli and chicken to the pasta.

Step 14
~2 min

Add the garlic oil to the pasta mixture.

Step 15
~2 min

Stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 16
~2 min

Add the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.

Step 17
~2 min

Stir well again and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.

Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with garlic bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Side salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italian-American

Cultural Significance

Comfort food staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Family meal

Popularity Score

75/100

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