Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese
What you need:
- 8 oz. medium shell pasta
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to box's directions, adding broccoli florets in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- While chicken is cooking, in a bowl, mix together milk, chicken broth, and flour. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder and whisk until combined.
- Add milk mixture to chicken in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Then add cooked pasta and cheese to the skillet. Stir until cheese has melted.
- Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes or until heated through.
- Remove from heat and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Stir before serving.
Recipe from Diethood