Creamy Chicken and Shells with Baby Broccoli
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 2 bunches baby broccoli, trimmed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (12-ounce) box orecchiette pasta, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken with 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Place chicken, skin side down, in skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Turn chicken.
- Bake until a meat thermometer registers 160°, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, place broccoli and 2 tablespoons water. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 minutes; drain.
- Place same skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook for 1 minute. Whisk in mustard and garlic. Gradually stir in cream and broth. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with remaining . teaspoon salt and remaining . teaspoon pepper. Stir in cheese until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked pasta. Add cooked chicken and broccoli to skillet, stirring to coat. Serve immediately.
I looked at my October 2018 Southern cast iron magazine and I could not find the Creamy chicken and shells with baby broccoli recipe. Could it be a different month or year?
This recipe was first published in our SeptOct 2017 issue.