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:

1. Cook pasta according to box's directions, adding broccoli florets in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Add milk mixture to chicken in the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce thickens.
5. Then add cooked pasta and cheese to the skillet. Stir until cheese has melted.
6. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes or until heated through.
7. Remove from heat and allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes. Stir before serving.

Recipe from Diethood