Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta is a popular comfort food dish featuring tender chicken pieces and fresh broccoli florets tossed in a rich, creamy sauce, typically made with ingredients like heavy cream, garlic, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings. It is a staple in American-Italian home cooking and casual dining, known for its satisfying blend of protein, vegetables, and pasta.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the chicken and carbohydrates from the pasta, with a significant amount of fat contributed by the creamy sauce and cheese. A typical serving provides a good source of calcium and vitamin C (from broccoli) and generally ranges from 500 to 700 calories per portion.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Calcium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 300 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 70 µg |
| Folate | 85 µg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish exemplifies the fusion of Italian pasta traditions with American preferences for creamy, hearty casseroles, often appearing as a weeknight family meal or a popular menu item in chain restaurants. Nutritionally, it balances indulgent creaminess with the nutritional benefits of broccoli, making it a more vegetable-inclusive comfort food option.
