Baked Penne with Chicken, Broccoli and Smoked Mozzarella

INGREDIENTS

bunch broccoli (about 1 ½ pounds), stalks cut off, florets trimmed into 1-inch pieces

12 oz

penne pasta

2 tbsp

olive oil

medium onion, minced

medium garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press

1 tsp

dried thyme

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

2 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup

heavy cream

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

pepper

1 1/2 lb

boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 3), trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces

3 oz

smoked mozzarella, shredded

8 oz

jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped into pieces

3/4 cup

bread crumbs (store-bought or make your own)

2 tbsp

butter, melted