One Pan Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 45 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients: 

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 2 carrots, finely diced

• 2 chicken breasts, diced

• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or oregano

• 1 tablespoon butter

• Simply Wholesome Pantry Creamy One Pot Recipe Base 

• 2 cups chicken stock

• 1 cups milk

• 4 cups pasta (I used spirals)

• 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into small pieces

• 1/2 cup parmesan, grated

• 1.5 cups mozzarella, grated

• Sea salt and cracked black pepper

Method:

1. Place a large, shallow casserole pot on medium heat. Add the olive oil and let it heat for 30 seconds. Add the onion, garlic and carrot and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the diced chicken and dried herbs and stir through for a few minutes. Add the butter and stir through until melted. Stir through the Simply Wholesome Pantry Creamy One Pot Recipe Base. 

2. Preheat the oven or grill to hot (220 degrees)

3. Add the chicken stock, milk and stir through. Bring to a gentle boil and add the pasta, use your wooden spoon to submerge into the liquid. Then add the broccoli florets and do the same, get them under the liquid as much as possible. Season well with salt & pepper. Place the lid on and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

4. Remove the lid, add the parmesan and half the mozzarella cheese and stir through. Cook this, stirring, for approx. 3-4 minutes. Scatter the remaining cheese on top and place in a hot grill (220 degrees) or oven for 10 minutes to let the cheese melt on top.