INGREDIENTS:
1 lb pasta12-16 ounces broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoon olive oil
3 boneless, skinless thin-sliced chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1.5 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk, or more, as needed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
DIRECTIONS:
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Within the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add fresh broccoli; drain well. (If using frozen broccoli, cook according to package with 1 minute less cooking time, set aside.)
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and garlic powder until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan until well combined, about 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed.
Stir in pasta, broccoli and chicken. Gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
(from damndelicious.net)
