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Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta

Name: Cheesy Chicken And Broccoli Pasta
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 pound boneless chicken breasts cut in ½ in strips; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1/2 pound bow tie pasta or small lasagna noodles, (cooked); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/4 cup white wine; 3/4 cup chicken broth; Grated parmesan cheese

By Tasty40 min4 servings

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!

Instructions

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!