This easy, weeknight-friendly recipe is an all in one complete mealno sides required.

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Its no wonder that busy home cooks love this dish.

The finished dish will be on the table in just 40 minutes.

Bowl of Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Next to a Kitchen Towel and a Small Bowl of Cheese

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Unlike breasts, the thighs dont dry out as they cook.

In fact (as barbecue fanatics will tell you), they become more tender as they get hotter.

This means you dont have to worry about over-cooking them.

Pan of Chicken and Broccoli Pasta with the Handle Wrapped in a Kitchen Towel and Next to It, a Small Bowl of Shredded Cheese

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In this recipe, Ive used both the stems and the florets.

Substitutions and Swaps

This combinationchicken and broccoliis both simple and classic.

Pork and zucchini also work well.

Two Bowls of Chicken and Broccoli Pasta topped with Parmesan Cheese on a Kitchen Towel and Next to a Small Bowl of Cheese and Some Utensils

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Without it, the garlic and lemon will taste too acidic and sharp.

Add the broccoli, and season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.

Remove the broccoli from the pot, and set it aside in a large bowl, covered.

Broccoli Florets and Stalk Cut into Bite Size Pieces on a Cutting Board for Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

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Put the pot back on the stove over high heat.

(The browned bits will help flavor the sauce.)

Add the garlic, and cook, stirring, until it no longer smells raw, about 1 minute.

Chicken Cut into Bite Size Pieces on a Cutting Board for Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

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Turn off the heat until the pasta is ready.

When the pasta is done, scoop 1 cup of pasta water out of the pot and reserve.

Drain the pasta, then add it to the pan along with 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

Steamed Broccoli in a Dutch Oven for Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

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Cook for 1 minute; the sauce should thicken slightly but there should still be plenty around the noodles.

(Add a bit more of the pasta water if necessary).

Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Broccoli Cooked in a Dutch Oven with Seasoning and Chili Flakes for Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

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Divide the pasta into 4 bowls, and top each with 1 tablespoon of the grated parmesan.

Refrigerate leftovers, tightly covered, forup to 4 days.

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Chicken Cooked in a Dutch Oven after Cooked Broccoli Is Removed for Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

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Sauce in a Dutch Oven for Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

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Broccoli and Chicken Added to Dutch Oven with Pasta

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Two Bowls of Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Next to the Bowls, a Kitchen Towel, a Small Bowl of Cheese, and Some Utensils

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