Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta

Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta

Recipe by Tasty from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch (2cm) pieces
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup yellow onion, about half an onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, about 1 tablespoon, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 16 oz pasta shells
  • 4 cups broccoli, or one head of broccoli
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large pot. Add chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and allow the chicken to brown on one side.
  • Flip chicken, then add onions and garlic as the second side browns.
  • Once the chicken has browned on both sides, add chicken broth, water, and pasta to the pot.
  • Stir all ingredients, cover the pot with a lid, and bring to a boil. When it begins to boil, uncover and stir. Bring the heat to low, stir, then cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes has passed, uncover and add in the broccoli. Stir continually as the broccoli steams until the rest of the liquid evaporates.
  • Add milk and cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese melts and you have a smooth cheese sauce.
  • Add salt and pepper (to taste), cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir once more, then you’re ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 826
  • Carbohydrate: 99g
  • Fat: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 52g
  • Sugar: 10g

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