Creamy Shrimp and Broccoli Pasta
This creamy shrimp and broccoli pasta recipe is quick and simple. It's made with cream cheese, garlic, and pantry staples for a low-effort, comforting meal!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1 pound uncooked (31-40/pound size) shrimp thawed & peeled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 generous cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese optional
Instructions
- Prep your shrimp. If they're frozen, add them to a colander and run under cool water until thawed.
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes/side and then take them out of the pan and transfer to a plate.
- Add the broccoli to the pan and give it a good stir. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pan with a lid and let the broccoli cook for 3 minutes. If it's still too crisp for your liking, cover the pan for another minute or two. The broccoli may get a little brown on some parts, which I love because it adds extra flavor.
- Take the pan off the heat and transfer the broccoli to the same plate as the shrimp.
- Add the chicken broth, cream cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Return the pan to the heat and stir/whisk until the cream cheese has melted and it's a nice and creamy sauce.
- Add the shrimp and broccoli back into the pan and let it heat through. Season the sauce with salt & pepper as needed. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce (prior to draining the pasta, you can add a little pasta water to thin the sauce if needed). Serve immediately with parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- I chopped my broccoli into fairly small florets and they were tender-crisp with the recommended cooking time.
- Instead of regular salt, try using some Tony's seasoning or Lawry's seasoning salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1136IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 2mg
