Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta
featured in 5 Delicious Cheesy Pasta Recipes
Under 30 min
Under 30 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
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2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch (2cm) pieces
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
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½ cup yellow onion, about half an onion, diced (75 g) - 2 cloves garlic, about 1 tablespoon, minced
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2 cups chicken broth (480 mL) -
3 cups water (710 mL) -
16 oz pasta shells (455 g) -
4 cups broccoli, or one head of broccoli (1 kg) -
½ teaspoon cayenne powder -
¼ teaspoon nutmeg -
1 cup milk (240 mL) -
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (200 g)
Nutrition Info
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Calories
963
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Fat
34g
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Carbs
103g
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Fiber
9g
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Sugar
9g
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Protein
59g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
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Preparation
- 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!
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Tips
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danwa
I found it was too much liquid! I did have to scoop some out before adding the broccoli. Next time I would add the 2 cups of broth and only 1 cup of water and increase it if need be. I was also cheeky and added extra cheese. So yummy!
2018-06-14T09:19:45Z Helpful (79) -
kkkay
Really easy and tasty meal ! I used a box of medium shells and the chicken broth & water ratio is perfect . As long as you follow the recipe step by step you’ll be in good shape . A bonus : doesn’t require an oven so it’s perfect for those hot summer days !
2018-06-21T23:43:00Z Helpful (53) -
Chessie Goff
Too much liquid. 2 cups broth 1 cup water worked great.
2018-07-03T19:00:50Z Helpful (52) -
maddoe
I took the advice of people in the comments about only using 1-2 cups of water. It was definitely better I just had to make sure there was still liquid in there every so often. It turned out great!
2018-07-11T21:31:31Z Helpful (29)
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