Name: One-Pan Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American-Italian
Ingredients: 600g (1.3 lbs) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt), plus more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 medium yellow onion (about 150g), finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1 teaspoon (2g) dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon (1g) red pepper flakes (optional, for a subtle kick); 4 cups (960ml) low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream; 340g (12 oz) penne pasta (or other medium-sized tubular pasta); 450g (1 lb) fresh broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) pieces; 200g (7 oz) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish; 2 tablespoons sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Magic Sous

One-Pan Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta — Magic Sous