Chicken, Broccoli & Cavatelli

A delicious, budget-friendly one-pot meal that feeds 5 adults for just $3 each!

By @mariabonadio_

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1 head broccoli
• 8 cloves garlic
• 2.75 lbs chicken breast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2.75 lbs chicken breast
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 1 head broccoli
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0 salt
• 0 pepper
• 14.5 oz chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 lb cavatelli
• 2.75 lbs chicken breast
• 0.25 cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Remove the large stem from the broccoli and cut into small pieces. Mince the garlic and cube the chicken breast.
2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Add the broccoli, garlic, remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir for about 30 seconds.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the cavatelli and cook for approximately 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Return the chicken to the pot for the final 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Make sure the chicken is fully cooked and the pasta is tender.
7. Turn off the heat and stir in the Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese.