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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Within the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add broccoli; drain well.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces.
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Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and garlic powder until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
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Stir in Parmesan until well combined, about 1 minute. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk as needed.
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Stir in pasta, broccoli and chicken. Gently toss to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
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Why It's A Smart Choice
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Nutrition Facts
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Servings Per Container 4
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories 523.4Calories from Fat 172.8
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat 19.2g30%
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Saturated Fat 9.2g46%
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Trans Fat 0.3g
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Cholesterol 90.2mg30%
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Sodium 216.2mg9%
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Total Carbohydrate 53.3g18%
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Dietary Fiber 1.9g8%
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Sugars 4.1g
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Protein 34.6g69%
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.