Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 500 g (1lb) boneless chicken thighs (chopped into bite size pieces )
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves (crushed/minced)
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2-3 cups broccoli (sliced into small florets)
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper (to taste )
  • 500 g (1lb) pasta (cooked + 1 cup cooking water reserved)

Instruction

  • Heat a large pan over high heat.
  • Drizzle a few teaspoons of olive oil over the chicken then season with salt and pepper.
  • Brown the chicken in the pan for a few minutes until the chicken is opaque white and starting to turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the butter and garlic to the pan and allow to cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour in the cream and add the thyme and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer then add the chicken and broccoli to the pan. Partially cover and Allow to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the chicken and broccoli are cooked.
  • Add the Parmesan and stir into the sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss in the pasta and add some of the reserved cooking water if necessary. You want the pasta to be well-coated in the cream sauce. Serve immediately.