Name: Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta Recipe by Tasty
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 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

Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta Recipe by Tasty

Savor the comforting flavors of this Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. With its creamy sauce and tender chicken, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!

40 min total 10 min prep 30 min cook 4 servings 1153 cal

Instructions

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1 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.
2 Flip chicken, then add onions and garlic as the second side browns.
3 Once the chicken has browned on both sides, add chicken broth, water, and pasta to the pot.
4 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.
5 After 20 minutes has passed, uncover and add in the broccoli. Stir continually as the broccoli steams until the rest of the liquid evaporates.
6 Add milk and cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese melts and you have a smooth cheese sauce.
7 Add salt and pepper (to taste), cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir once more, then you’re ready to serve.
8 Enjoy!