Description
A creamy and cheesy one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and rotini pasta, all infused with ranch seasoning for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add the diced chicken. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until golden brown.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, toss in the broccoli florets and sauté for a few minutes until tender but vibrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and ranch seasoning mix, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Add cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken to maintain juiciness. Use fresh broccoli for better texture and quality cheese for the best melt.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg