Broccoli And Cheddar Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Broccoli And Cheddar Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta; 2 cups frozen steam-in-bag broccoli florets; 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Cooking spray; 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 ounces preshredded 2% reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese (about 3/4 cup); 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta
2 cups frozen steam-in-bag broccoli florets
1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Cooking spray
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 ounces preshredded 2% reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2
Heat broccoli according to package directions; cool slightly. Combine stock, milk, and flour in a bowl. Place broccoli and stock mixture in a blender; blend until smooth.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broccoli mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in pasta, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in cheese. Top with green onions.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta, 2 cups frozen steam-in-bag broccoli florets, 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), 1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk, and more.

Yes, Broccoli And Cheddar Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli And Cheddar Chicken Pasta

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