Creamy Chicken Spaghetti with Broccoli & Red Pepper

🍝 Creamy Chicken Spaghetti with Broccoli & Red Pepper 🍗🥦🌶️

A quick, creamy, and comforting pasta dish that comes together in just 30 minutes—perfect for weeknight dinners!

⏱ Prep Time: 10 min

🔥 Cook Time: 20 min

🍽 Servings: 4

⚡ Calories: ~550 per serving

🌟 Ingredients:

◾️ For the Chicken:

🔹 2 chicken breasts, diced 🍗

🔹 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒

🔹 Salt & pepper 🧂

◾️ For the Pasta:

🔹 250g spaghetti 🍝

🔹 4 cups water 💧

🔹 Pinch of salt 🧂

◾️ For the Cream Sauce:

🔹 1 cup heavy cream 🥛

🔹 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 🧀

🔹 1 tbsp garlic powder 🧄

🔹 1 tsp dried oregano 🌿

🔹 Salt & pepper to taste 🧂

◾️ For the Vegetables:

🔹 1 cup broccoli florets 🥦

🔹 1 red bell pepper, sliced 🌶️

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2️⃣ Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Add chicken, season, and cook until golden (5–7 min). Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, add broccoli and red pepper. Cook until tender (3–4 min).

4️⃣ Make the Cream Sauce: Pour in cream, Parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano. Simmer until thickened (3–5 min).

5️⃣ Combine Everything: Return pasta and chicken to the pan, toss well, and coat with the sauce.

👉 Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving!

🔄 Notes & Variations

◾️ Swap spaghetti with whole wheat pasta for a lighter version 🍝

◾️ Try turkey or tofu instead of chicken 🥗

◾️ Add chili flakes for a spicy kick 🌶️