Description
A delicious and creamy dish featuring chicken, broccoli, and pesto, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cooked pasta (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the broccoli over medium heat until tender.
- Add the shredded chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring until well mixed.
- If using, add the cooked pasta and mix until everything is coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to use leftover chicken for a quicker meal.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken, Broccoli Bowls, Easy Dinner, Italian Cuisine