Chicken Broccoli Pasta

My favorite thing about this one is it is all in one pan. I love that no big mess and it tastes great too.

Ingredients:

2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
Olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp red pepper flakes, or paprika for a milder taste
12 oz package of penne pasta
4 ¼ cups chicken broth
4 cups broccoli
½ cup sun dried tomatoes
¾ cup heavy cream
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Asiago works too)
1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Heat some oil in a large skillet. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and cook until almost done, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet set aside in a bowl (don’t worry, it’ll finish cooking later). Heat a little more oil and add the chopped onion. Cook until onion is soft and transparent. Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Add the pasta, chicken broth, and 3 cups of the water and cover, stirring occasionally.

Cook the pasta for about 15 minutes, until the liquid is thick and almost gone. Add the broccoli, sun dried tomatoes, and the remaining water. Cover again, stirring occasionally. Cook until broccoli is tender. Uncover and stir in the cream, cheese, and chicken. Stir to combine. Cook uncovered for a few more minutes until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat, add lemon juice and serve.