Chicken-Broccoli Shells and Cheese – Homemade, lightened-up shells and cheese, tossed with chicken and broccoli florets.

How To Make Chicken-Broccoli Shells and Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 ounces medium shells pasta , uncooked
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1-inch pieces
• salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1 cup low sodium, fat free chicken broth
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste, (or 3 teaspoons minced garlic)
• salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to the directions on the box.
2. Add broccoli florets to the pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. In the meantime, prepare the chicken.
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper.
7. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until browned.
8. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, chicken broth, and flour.
9. Add garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder; whisk until well combined.
10. Stir the milk mixture into the pan with the chicken.
11. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened.
12. Add pasta mixture and cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted and continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.
13. Remove from heat.
14. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
15. Stir and Serve.

Food recipes from https://diethood.com

- View this healthy recipes

Healthy Recipes