Description

In about 45 minutes, you can have a chicken skillet dish on the dinner table with pasta and broccoli in a homemade creamy Alfredo sauce. Serve with a side salad and a crusty bread.

Ingredients

• 10 oz. broccoli
• 8 oz. penne or bow tie pasta
• 1 T. butter
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb. chicken breasts (or 1 very large one)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. heavy cream (whipping cream)
• 1 c. milk
• 1 1/4 c. Monterey Jack, Parmesan or Asiago cheese, shredded
• salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Cook broccoli in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain; cut into small florets; set aside.
2. Cook pasta in well-salted boiling water until al dente; drain; set aside.
3. Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper on all sides.