Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Cheesecake Factory Recipe
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Cheesecake Factory Recipe: Do you find yourself salivating at the thought of indulging in your favorite pasta dish from the Cheesecake Factory.But can't bear to part with your hard-earned cash? Well, my friend, have no fear! I have a copycat recipe that will have you feeling like a gourmet chef in no time.Get ready to impress your taste buds (and your friends) with this delicious Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe.
Equipment
- Large pot for cooking pasta
- Large skillet or wok for cooking chicken and broccoli
- Colander for draining pasta
- Mixing bowls for the sauce ingredients
- Whisk for combining the sauce ingredients
- Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring the chicken and broccoli mixture
- Grater for grating the Parmesan cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb broccoli florets
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions above, until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add 1 cup of chicken broth to the skillet, and bring it to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let the broth simmer until it's reduced by half.
- Add 1 cup of heavy cream to the skillet and whisk until combined.
- Add 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet and whisk until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the blanched broccoli florets to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the broccoli is heated through.
- Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the pasta is well-coated with the sauce and chicken broccoli mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Here are the estimated nutrition facts for a serving of the Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe (based on a recipe that serves 4):- Calories: 650
- Total Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 131mg
- Sodium: 830mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 51g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 6g
- Protein: 34g
