Chicken and Broccoli Skillet Lasagna

What you need

Ingredients

• 1¼ tsp salt ($0.08)
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.08)
• 1 tsp paprika ($0.04)
• 1 tsp garlic powder ($0.04)
• 1 tsp onion powder ($0.03)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.04)
• 1 lb. chicken breast (1-2 breasts, (sliced in half horizontally) $2.57*)
• 1 small yellow onion (diced, (1 cup) $0.40)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced, $0.27)
• 2 broccoli crowns (finely chopped, (3 cups) $1.49**)
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
• 8 oz. lasagna noodles (broken into 2-inch pieces, (9-10 noodles) $0.92***)
• 4 cups chicken broth ($0.51****)
• ¾ cup heavy cream ($1.11)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded, $0.98)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, $0.59)

In the correct order

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Stir together salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl. Slice chicken breast in half and season thoroughly with half of seasoning blend.
3. Finely chop the broccoli, including the stems, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
4. Heat olive oil in a large, deep oven-safe skillet medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until fully cooked through (165℉ internally). Remove and set aside.
5. Reduce heat to medium and In the same skillet, add onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
6. Add chicken broth and broken noodles. Stir and press noodles down so they’re mostly submerged. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in the broccoli and reserved seasoning mixture. Cover and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the broccoli is bright green. The mixture should still look slightly loose. If needed, add a splash of water to loosen it.
8. While the noodles finish cooking, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
9. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and shredded chicken until well combined and creamy. Be careful not to allow the mixture to boil to avoid curdling.
10. Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the top. Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly browned.
11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!