skillet chicken, broccoli, pasta and asiago

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34 Pinches
Henderson, NV
Updated on Dec 23, 2012

This is one of my family's favorite one skillet recipes. Takes a bit to prep all the ingredients. Simple and good for you. I found it when watch America's test kitchen.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless-cut up in 1 inch cubes
  • - salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3-5 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 16 ounces pasta of choice (ziti, penne, rigatoni)
  • 2 3/4 cups water, divided
  • 1 can chicken broth, low salt (14.5 oz)
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup oil packed sun-dried tomatoes - rinsed, dried and coarse chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup asiago cheese, grated (1/2 for recipe and 1/2 for topping/garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon juice from lemon

How To Make skillet chicken, broccoli, pasta and asiago

  • Step 1
    Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a skillet. Add chicken and cook until most pink has disappeared, stirring a few times. Remove chicken and put in a bowl; set aside. Do not drain.
  • Step 2
    Add the other 1 Tbsp of oil to the pan, onion, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir often until the onion is translucent and softened. Stir in garlic oregano and pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Step 3
    Add pasta (I like ziti, penne or rigatoni) and 2 cups of water and the can of broth. Bring to a boil and continue to cook over high heat until liquid becomes thick and syrupy. It will almost be absorbed in 12-15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add broccoli, sun-dried tomatoes, and final 3/4 cup of water. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until broccoli is bright green and almost tender; 3-5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Uncover and return to high heat. Stir in cream and 1/2 Asiago cheese and reserved chicken and juices. Simmer uncovered to cook the chicken all the way through and thicken the sauce. Roughly 2 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, add water as needed. Stir in fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Stove Top

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