Description
ย This Broccoli Cheddar Noodle Skillet is a creamy and cheesy one-pan meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Tender chicken, pasta, and broccoli florets are simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce, then topped with a generous amount of melted cheddar cheese. It’s a simple and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 lb wide egg noodles
- 3 cups broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sautรฉ Vegetables and Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sautรฉ onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden. Stir in butter, mustard, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Simmer with Liquids: Pour in broth and milk. Bring to a simmer, then add noodles and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring often, until pasta and chicken are cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning, then top with remaining cheese. Cover and let rest off the heat until cheese is melted.
- Optional Browning: For a browned and bubbly cheese topping, broil the skillet uncovered or bake in a preheated 425ยฐF (220ยฐC) oven for 15 minutes.
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you like, but wide egg noodles or other short pasta shapes work well in this recipe.
- If you don’t have fresh broccoli florets, you can use frozen broccoli.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) towards the end of the cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 ยฝ cups
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg