One Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Step 1

Cut chicken into 1/2-1" pieces.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in large skillet over medium.

Step 3

Add chicken, salt and pepper and sautee until chicken is no longer pink.

Step 4

Remove chicken to bowl.

Step 5

Add remaining oil, red pepper, basil, onion and garlic to skillet.

Step 6

Sautee until onion is transparent.

Step 7

Add chicken broth and 2 cups of water to pan.

Step 8

Bring to a boil add pasta.

Step 9

Reduce heat to low and cover.

Step 10

Cook for about 12 minutes until pasta is nearly done.

Step 11

Add in broccoli and remaining 1/2 cup water and continue cooking covered another 3-4 minutes on low, or until broccoli and pasta are both tender.

Step 12

Stir in Parmesan and milk.

Step 13

Add chicken back and simmer uncovered until sauce thickens.