Creamy Chicken, Broccoli & Sweetcorn Pasta

Ingredients

• 300 g pasta (casarecce, penne, or rigatoni)
• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup sweetcorn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
2. Cook the broccoli in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
5. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
8. Add the cooked pasta, broccoli, and sweetcorn. Toss everything together until well coated. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Creamy, cheesy, and packed with juicy chicken, tender broccoli, and sweet corn, this pasta is the perfect quick family dinner ready in about 30 minutes. 🍝🥦🌽🐔