Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
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Category
Main Course
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Cusine
American
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How to make?
Ingredients
9 oz large shell pasta
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 oz broccoli florets*
2 1/2 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups low-fat milk
6 oz 2% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese**
1 oz parmesan cheese
Directions
Boil pasta according to directions listed on package adding broccoli during last 3 - 4 minutes of boiling, drain well . Meanwhile, in a pot melt butter over medium heat then stir in flour. Cook mixture stirring constantly for 1 minute. While whisking vigorously, slowly add in milk, then season with onion powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Increase heat to medium-high, cook mixture, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens. Remove from heat, allow to cool for 1 minute then add in cheddar and parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add drained pasta and broccoli and chicken and toss to evenly coat. As it sits it will thicken, you can thin it with a few tbsp pasta water if desired.