Broccoli Chicken Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium white onion (chopped)
• 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, cubed into bite-sized pieces)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 10 ounce condensed cheddar broccoli soup (or cream of chicken soup, 1 can)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
• 8 ounce penne (uncooked, or other small-shaped pasta)
• 1 small head of broccoli (cut into florets, about 2 1/2 cups)
• 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar (shredded)
• 1 tablespoon parsley (freshly chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, cubed chicken breasts, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and the chicken browns slightly.

2. 2

   Add Ingredients: Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, or until aromatic. Stir in the condensed soup, chicken broth, and pasta. Stir well to combine. Let the mixture come to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, until the pasta is almost completely cooked.

3. 3

   Finish: Stir in the broccoli and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the casserole. Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.