Creamy Chicken Broccoli Alfredo over Angel Hair Pasta

Fresh from scratch Alfredo sauce with Chicken and Broccoli served over angel hair pasta. This creamy recipe is different from the jarred sauce and not the same as restaurant style which tends to be a little thinner. This sauce is so good you might just want to double it. But be assured this recipe is perfect for just two people

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 bowls

Ingredients

• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1  teaspoon bottled garlic (minced)
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 8  ounces  frozen broccoli florets
• 8  ounces heavy whipping cream
• 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese (good quality shredded cheese)
• 1  egg (Separated)
• 1  teaspoon bottled garlic (minced)
• 8  ounces angel hair pasta

Directions

1. Defrost baby broccoli florets.
2. Cut chicken tenders into bite sized pieces about 1/2 - 1 inch long.
3. Heat extra virgin olive oil in large skillet.
4. Add minced garlic, onion powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, 4 grinds fresh ground black pepper and chicken pieces.
5. Cook chicken until no longer pink stirring and turning chicken constantly. About 10 - 15 minutes depending on how big you cut the chicken.
6. Once chicken is done add baby broccoli florets and heat through.
7. Remove chicken and broccoli from pan and place in large glass bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
8. Boil salted water in large sauce pan and make Angel Hair pasta to box specifications.
9. Rinse pasta in cold water (so it doesn't stick together while making sauce) then drain well. Cover sauce pan and sit aside while making sauce.
10. Making Alfredo sauce.
11. Separate egg putting yolk in small dish.
12. Add heavy whipping cream stirring constantly making sure it doesn't scorch.
13. Stir in 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1 tsp minced garlic and 4 grinds fresh ground black pepper and 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese (use quality cheese).
14. Stir constantly until cheese is melted between 10-15 minutes.
15. Temper egg yolk by adding small amount of hot liquid cheese/cream mixture in dish with the egg yolk stirring constantly until well incorporated.
16. Slowly add yolk mixture into sauce pan containing the cheese/cream mixture stirring constantly.
17. Simmer over medium low heat for 3-5 minutes until it reaches desired consistency. Don't worry it will thicken up quickly while simmering.
18. Add chicken and broccoli and mix well until heated through.
19. Place equal amounts of pasta in 2 bowls and top each with Alfredo Chicken and Broccoli sauce.