Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Fasta-Pasta
with Parmesan Cheese
- Milk
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Soy
- May contain traces of allergens
- Milk
Level up Nonna’s classic penne by adding a creamy rustic twist that is sure to impress even the harshest of critics. The secret step is to add grated broccoli into the creamy herby sauce, which bulks up this bountiful pasta bowl with extra flavour and some necessary veg!
Ingredients
1 packet
Baby Spinach Leaves
1 packet
Broccoli
330 g
Chicken Tenderloins
1 sachet
Chilli Flakes
1 sachet
Garlic & Herb Seasoning
1 packet
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
Penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Soy.)
1 sachet
Vegetable Stock Pot
1 packet
Thickened Cream
(Contains: Milk;)
90 g
Diced Bacon
(May be present: Soy, Milk.)
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle. • Half-fill a medium saucepan with boiling water and add a generous pinch of salt. • Cook penne in boiling water until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Meanwhile, grate broccoli (including stalk!). • Cut chicken tenderloins into 2cm chunks.
• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. When oil is hot, cook chicken and diced bacon, tossing occasionally, until just browned, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. • Add grated broccoli and another drizzle of olive oil and cook, stirring, until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium and stir in garlic & herb seasoning, thickened cream, chicken-style stock powder and the reserved pasta water until slightly reduced, 1-2 minutes.
• Divide creamy chicken, bacon and broccoli pasta between bowls. • Top with Parmesan cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using).
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Some found it mild; adding extra chilli flakes or toasted pine nuts boosted the flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to prepare, though grating broccoli was tricky for some.
- Suggestions: Try chopping broccoli into small florets instead of grating. Consider coating chicken with herb seasoning before cooking.
- Leftovers: Generous portions provided leftovers for some, making additional meals.
- Variations: Adding mushrooms or pine nuts enhanced the dish for some customers.
