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Quick and Easy Pasta Recipe for a Delicious Meal

Get Ready for a Flavorful Dish

In just 50 minutes, you can create a mouth-watering pasta dish that combines the goodness of chicken, broccoli, and cheese. This easy recipe serves 4 people and requires minimal effort.

Gather Your Ingredients

To make this dish, you’ll need:

• 4 to 5 cups broccoli florets (about 1 large bunch)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 2/3 cups whipping cream
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 12 ounces penne or mostaccioli pasta, freshly cooked

Let’s Get Cooking!

First, heat your broiler and butter a 13-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking dish. In a large heavy pan or Dutch oven, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken strips in batches until they’re just cooked through, about 4 minutes.

Add Some Color and Flavor

Transfer the cooked chicken strips to a medium bowl and add the sliced red bell pepper to the pan. Sauté until the pepper is just tender, about 5 minutes. Then, add the whipping cream, 1 cup of grated Parmesan, and all of the Monterey Jack cheese. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Combine and Serve

Add the chicken strips and any juices to the sauce, followed by the freshly cooked pasta and steamed broccoli florets. Toss until the sauce coats the mixture, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

The Final Touch

Transfer the pasta mixture to the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Broil until just golden on top, about 3 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!