Chicken, Broccoli & Cheese Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (2-3 halves)
• 2 teaspoons oil
• 1¼ cups chicken broth (any type)
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup (or
• any creamed soup)
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups small shell pasta, uncooked
• 2½ cups broccoli, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Sauté the pieces in oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add the broth, soup, pepper and garlic. Stir until smooth. Add the pasta.
3. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes. Add the broccoli and continue cooking until the pasta and broccoli are tender, about 5 minutes. Add a small amount of water near the end of cooking if needed to prevent sticking.
4. Add cheese during the last two minutes of cooking. Stir until the cheese is melted.