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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Easy, Creamy, Garlicky, Chicken and Broccoli Pasta. This chicken and broccoli pasta is something you will want to add to the menu!
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alfredo, broccoli, chicken
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Pot for the pasta
  • Skillet for the chicken

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 2 Chicken breasts
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets, steamed
  • 1 pound Pasta of choice

For the Sauce

  • ¾ cups Butter
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Heavy cream
  • 3 cups Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.  Drain and set aside.

For the Chicken

  • In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • On a large plate mix together flour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.  Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture and shake off excess.
  • Place in hot oil and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove from pan and place on a clean plate to rest.

For the Sauce

  • In a medium saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add in garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Turn the heat down to low and stir until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

Combine the Chicken and Sauce

  • Toss pasta and cooked broccoli together.
  • Slice the chicken into thin pieces and place it over the pasta.
  • Generously pour sauce over and serve.