Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Skillet Meal Pasta



Ingredients

  • 2 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds) cut in 1" cubes
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1⁄2 cups or more chopped broccoli, fresh or frozen
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low sodium cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups small shell pasta, uncooked
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded


Directions

  1. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees in an electric skillet). Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add broccoli, broth, soup, pepper, garlic and pasta. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Check near the end of cooking and add a small amount of water, if needed.
  6. Add cheese during last two minutes.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes
Use whole wheat pasta when available.

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