Description

One pot meals make dinner so easy to prepare. This one is extra good with pasta, chicken and broccoli in a yummy cheese sauce. Top with some breadcrumbs for extra goodness. Ham could be substituted for the chicken, if desired.

Ingredients

• 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. chicken breast tenders, chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 lb. macaroni elbows, shells or corkscrew shaped pasta
• 2 1/2 c. raw broccoli florets
• 3 T. butter
• 3 T. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 t. cayenne pepper
• 1 t. paprika
• 3 c. whole milk
• 1 c. chicken stock
• 3 c. yellow sharp Cheddar
• 1 T. prepared Dijon mustard

Steps

1. Place a pot of well salted water on to boil for pasta.
2. Heat a medium pan over medium to medium-high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and chicken; season with salt and pepper. Saute several minutes; add onion; cook 5 - 7 minutes, until onions are tender and chicken is cooked through. Turn off heat; set aside.
3. To boiling pasta water, add pasta. Cook 5 minutes; add broccoli; cook 3 minutes or until pasta is cooked to al dente and florets are just tender.