Spicy Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

1 ½ lbs chicken breast

Cajun seasoning

1 (1lb) box Gemelli (shape) Pasta

 

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

3 cups 2% milk

 

1 ½ cups ( about 6oz) broccoli florets

½ cup shaved parmesan cheese

1. Season chicken breasts w/ Cajun seasoning, cook and dice

2. Cook pasta to al dente

3. Melt butter with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper in a large skillet over medium heat

4. Whisk flour into butter, continue whisking for 5 minutes to form a thick paste

5. Slowly pour in milk and continue whisking for another 5 minutes

6. Stir in chicken, broccoli, and pasta, continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until sauce is thickened, and broccoli & pasta are desired tenderness

7. Stir in parmesan cheese and serve

 

3480 calories total, makes 10 cups (348 calories each cup).

 

Posted on 9/29/13 in New To Me Cooking Challenge September