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Skillet Chicken Pasta with Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 648 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-3 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch squares
  • 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1 medium onion minced
  • 4 4 medium cloves garlic minced
  • ½ ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 12 12 ounces ziti or penne pasta
  • 3 3 cups water
  • 2 ½ 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4-5 4-5 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes rinsed, drained and chopped coarse
  • ¾ ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¾ ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until it is rippling and very hot. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion is softened, 2 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the pasta, water and broth. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is very thick and syrupy and almost completely absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. There should still be a little bit of liquid in the bottom of the skillet but the pasta should be tender.
  4. Add the broccoli and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir lightly to incorporate them into the pasta mixture. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium, and cook until the broccoli turns bright green and is almost tender, 2-3 minutes. While the broccoli is cooking, whisk the cream and cornstarch together.
  5. Uncover the skillet and stir in the cream, Parmesan, and reserved chicken with any accumulated juices and continue to simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, topped with extra Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 648kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 146mg (49%) Sodium 473mg (20%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 648

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 648kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 473mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.