Bring a pot of water to boil. Blanch the broccoli florets in water briefly until bright green and al dente, about 3 minutes. Rinse well with cold water and set aside. Remove with a slotted spoon.
2
Add salt to the boiling water and cook pasta according to the package directions.
3
Meanwhile in a sauce pan heat the butter, whisk in the cream and nutmeg and bring to a simmer; cook for 2-4 minutes.
4
Whisk in the Parmigiano-Reggiano, add the diced cooked chicken, blanched broccoli, and the freshly cooked and drained pasta. Season generously with salt and pepper.
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Feb 18th 2022
Anyway to make ahead and reheat or will that ruin it? Thanks for all the great recipes.
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Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
PREP TIME5 mins
COOK TIME20 mins
SERVINGS4
INGREDIENTS
½lb
broccoli florets
1lb
fettuccine or penne pasta
1
stick butter
2cups
cream
¼tsp
nutmeg, to taste
1½cups
Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
1lb
fully cooked DLM All-Natural Chicken, diced
¼tsp
salt and black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1
Bring a pot of water to boil. Blanch the broccoli florets in water briefly until bright green and al dente, about 3 minutes. Rinse well with cold water and set aside. Remove with a slotted spoon.
2
Add salt to the boiling water and cook pasta according to the package directions.
3
Meanwhile in a sauce pan heat the butter, whisk in the cream and nutmeg and bring to a simmer; cook for 2-4 minutes.
4
Whisk in the Parmigiano-Reggiano, add the diced cooked chicken, blanched broccoli, and the freshly cooked and drained pasta. Season generously with salt and pepper.