Creamy whole wheat pasta with chicken

Step 1/6

• 1 onion
• 400 g broccoli
• 200 g chicken breast

• cutting board
• knife

Peel onion and chop finely. Cut broccoli into small florets. Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2/6

• 200 g penne
• salt

• large saucepan
• sieve

Cook pasta in plenty of salted boiling water, according to package instructions, for approx. 8 – 10 min. until al dente. Drain, save some of the pasta water and set aside.

Step 3/6

• large saucepan
• sieve

Meanwhile, in another pot, blanch broccoli in salted boiling water for approx. 2 – 3 min. Drain and set aside.

Step 4/6

• salt
• pepper
• vegetable oil for frying

• frying pan
• cooking spoon

Season chicken breast with salt and pepper. Sear meat in a hot frying pan with a little vegetable oil for approx. 4 – 5 min. per side. Add onions and sauté until translucent. Add broccoli and continue to sauté.

Step 5/6

• 300 ml heavy cream

Now, stir in heavy cream, add some of the pasta water, and boil down to a thick sauce for about 5 – 7 min.

Step 6/6

• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• salt
• pepper

• pasta tongs

Season sauce with some nutmeg and salt and pepper. Toss pasta briefly in the sauce and serve in deep plates.

Enjoy your meal!