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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cups half and half
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 ½ cups broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup parmesan
  • ¼ cup asiago
  • ½ lb. penne
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the seasoning ingredients and set them aside.
  2. Measure all remaining ingredients for easier cooking.
  3. Cut chicken into ¾-inch pieces; season with lemon pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook chicken 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Remove chicken and set aside for later use.
  7. Boil salted pasta water; start sauce preparation below.
  8. Add white wine to chicken pot; set heat to medium.
  9. Clean the pot bottom with a silicone spatula.
  10. Reduce wine by half, about 4 minutes.
  11. Add butter and garlic; cook for 1 minute.
  12. Stir in flour; cook 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously.
  13. Slowly add chicken broth, stirring continuously.
  14. Gradually add half and half, then hot sauce.
  15. Simmer sauce, partially covered.
  16. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
  17. Add broccoli to boiling pasta water in last 4 minutes.
  18. Drain pasta and broccoli together.
  19. Reduce sauce heat to low; slowly stir in cheese.
  20. Remove sauce from heat; stir in lemon juice.
  21. Mix pasta, broccoli, and chicken together in sauce.
  22. Taste and season with salt if necessary.
  23. Serve and enjoy your meal!

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