Easy Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta Recipe
Imagine a weeknight dinner bursting with the perfect harmony of tender chicken bites, vibrant broccoli florets, and creamy cheddar – that’s my Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta! It’s a one-pot wonder that turns simple pantry staples into a drool-worthy dish. Your family will be scraping the bottom of the pan for those last cheesy morsels – yes, it’s that good! Let’s not forget, this pasta is as comforting as it is quick. In under 30 minutes, you’re serving a meal that’s not just hearty and flavorful but also fills your kitchen with a mouthwatering aroma that says ‘home.’ So why wait? Treat yourself and your loved ones to this cheesy pasta goodness tonight!
Olive oil – A nice neutral tasting oil to cook our chicken down in. Chicken – Boneless and skinless cut into small bite sized pieces. Feel free to substitute thighs in its place if you’d like. Seasoning – Salt and pepper added to taste. Garlic – Use as much or little as you like. Onion – I like to use an onion that cooks down well like white or yellow. Pasta – Be sure its uncooked, you can use any shape you’d like. Chicken broth – We want something low sodium to control our salt intake. Milk – You can use any fat content you’d like to make this dish nice and creamy. Broccoli – I used an entire head of broccoli cut into small florets for this cheesy chicken pasta recipe. Spices – Just a bit of nutmeg, if you’ve never tried nutmeg in a cheesy pasta sauce like this one, you’re about to discover a game changer. Cheese – I like to use a melty cheese with flavor and color like cheddar. If you’d prefer to use mozzarella or even Gouda I won’t stop you!
Let’s whip up this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta – it’s super easy and ridiculously tasty. You’re going to love it! First off, grab your chicken breasts. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, season with a little salt and pepper, and let’s get cooking. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil and toss in your seasoned chicken. Cook them up until they’re beautifully browned – it’ll take about 5 minutes. Next, let’s layer in some flavors. Chop up an onion and mince a few garlic cloves. Toss these into the skillet with your cooked chicken and give them a couple of minutes to soften and mingle with the chicken. Your kitchen should be smelling fantastic by now! Grab your pasta of choice and add it to the skillet. Then pour in the chicken broth and milk. Once it’s all boiling nicely, turn down the heat, give it a good stir, cover the skillet and let it simmer. In about 15 minutes, your pasta should be perfectly cooked. Now, uncover your pot and stir in the broccoli. Let it cook for a couple more minutes. We’re almost there! Finally, it’s cheese time! Sprinkle in your nutmeg, then add the cheddar cheese. Give everything a good mix and wait until your cheese melts into gooey, creamy deliciousness. And that’s it! Serve it up while it’s still warm, and watch those faces light up around the dinner table.
Storage
To store this Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Pasta, allow the dish to cool down to room temperature. Once cooled, place it in an airtight container and pop it into the fridge. It’ll keep nicely for about 3 to 5 days. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, just reheat it in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of milk or broth to loosen up the sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remember, for the best food safety, don’t leave the pasta out at room temperature for more than two hours.
Other Delicious Pasta Recipes To Try
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