Chicken, Broccoli and Fusilli Pasta

I found this recipe some years ago and it is one of my favorites. It is a dish that the whole family will love and it is healthy and quick after a long day.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 5  cups broccoli florets
• 3⁄4 lb  fusilli
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves
• 3  large boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  cup white wine
• 16  ounces low sodium chicken broth
• 1  cup  whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minute Using a slotted spoon remove broccoli to a large bowl. Add fusilli to same pot and cook pasta al dente (almost done). Drain pasta.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Crush garlic and add to oil, slice chicken to 1/2 inch strips and add to oil. Be careful not to let the garlic brown or burn. Cook chicken about 5 minutes.
3. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a bowl with broccoli. Add wine, chicken broth and cream to the skillet and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minute Add pasta, broccoli, chicken, and parmesan and toss until mixture is heated through and coated evenly with sauce.