Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Creamy, cheesy, and full of veggies, this Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli pasta is so easy and a great way to add more greens to your dinner.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 large head of broccoli chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¾ lb medium shell pasta
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- To a large pot over medium heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the onions, carrots and broccoli and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in the butter and the cubed chicken and season with all of the seasonings. Cook for 3 minutes. The chicken does not need to be completely cooked through at this point.
- Stir in the broth and milk. Bring up to a simmer. Stir in the pasta and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender. Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the parmesan and cheddar cheese. Let the cheese melt and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 819kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 1468mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 7827IU | Vitamin C: 141mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 4mg
