CHEESY CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Provided by Tasty

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1318 calories, Carbohydrate 133 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 14 grams