Farfalle with broccoli, chicken, and cheese sauce
Are you looking for a delicious pasta dish that is quick and easy to get on the table? Then we have a winner for you! This farfalle with broccoli and creamy cheese sauce is an absolute must-try for all pasta lovers.
Ingredients · Servings 4
- 350 g chicken thigh fillets
- 1 large onion
- 500 gr broccoli
- 400g farfalle pasta
- 200 ml whipping cream
- 150 gr gorgonzola
- 80 g almonds
- 3 sprigs of fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Method · 20 min
- Pat the chicken thigh fillets dry with a piece of kitchen paper. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Cut the chicken thigh fillets into strips.
- Peel the onion and chop finely. Cut the broccoli into florets. Bring a pan of generously salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and broccoli to the pan and cook for 9-10 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Toast the almonds in a dry frying pan until golden brown. Transfer them to a small plate.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken strips. Remove them from the pan and place them on a plate.
- Add some extra olive oil to the pan if needed and sauté the onion. Add the cream and gorgonzola. Stir well until a nice, smooth sauce forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pan and heat through for another minute.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli. Divide it among the plates. Spoon the sauce and chicken over the pasta, and garnish with almonds and fresh basil leaves.
Pasta with broccoli
The beauty of this pasta with broccoli is that you can easily adapt it to your preference. For example, don't like blue cheese? Then make it with goat cheese for a delicious twist. Prefer vegetarian? Then leave out the chicken, or replace it with plant-based chicken pieces.
