Description
A comforting creamy pasta dish with chicken, broccoli, and a rich cheesy ranch sauce thatโs quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Once itโs al dente, drain the pasta and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until itโs browned and thoroughly cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and allow them to sautรฉ with the chicken for an additional 3-4 minutes until theyโre tender yet still vibrant.
- Combine the heavy cream with the ranch seasoning mix in a separate bowl. Give it a good stir until itโs well mixed, then pour this creamy mixture into the skillet.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until itโs melted and beautifully blended with the chicken and broccoli.
- Introduce the cooked rotini pasta to the skillet, mixing everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and relish your cheesy comfort dish!
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in ranch seasoning for an hour before cooking. It pairs well with a garden salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg