Bow Tie Alfredo With Chicken and Broccoli

This recipe is a great twist on the traditional fettuccine alfredo. You can use any type of pasta desired. The chicken, broccoli and alfredo sauce come together really well in this dish.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb chicken, chopped into bite size pieces
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  lb bow tie pasta
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 5  tablespoons butter
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  cup parmesan cheese, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  head broccoli
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Bring large pot of water to boil.
2. In a large grill pan, heat oil. Add chicken pieces and grill until completely cooked.
3. While chicken is cooking, add bowties to boiling water and cook until al dente.
4. Steam broccoli in a vegetable steamer until soften but still firm. Chop broccoli into a bite size pieces.
5. While pasta and broccoli are cooking, in a large saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil over high heat.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one minute.
7. Add half of the parmesan cheese and whisk over low heat for about 1 minute, until smooth.
8. Remove from heat and add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
9. Drain pasta and place into a warmed, large bowl.
10. Pour on the sauce and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese.
11. Toss in broccoli and chicken pieces.
12. Serve immediately.