Creamy Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli And Basil - Low Fat Version Recipe

Name: Creamy Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli And Basil - Low Fat Version
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry pasta (I prefer fettucine or spaghetti noodles); 1 tablespoon salt; 3 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup 2% evaporated milk; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons butter (I use unsalted); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for sprinkling; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts (I usually add even more); 1/2 cup drained petite diced tomato; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb dry pasta (I prefer fettucine or spaghetti noodles)
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups broccoli florets
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup 2% evaporated milk
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons butter (I use unsalted)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for sprinkling
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts (I usually add even more)
1/2 cup drained petite diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (or to taste)

1
Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil - add a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
2
Add pasta and use the cooking time given on the package to cook your pasta al dente. Stir frequently at first to prevent pasta from sticking.
3
Add the broccoli to the boiling pasta water during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
4
Meanwhile, microwave broth, milk and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl until steamy hot (approx. 3 to 4 minutes). Then let it stand for a few minutes.
5
Put butter in a saucepan over low heat.
6
After butter melts, whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Whisk constantly over medium-low to medium heat until sauce thickens. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes. You judge as to when the sauce thickens up.
7
Stir in parmesan, cooked chicken, tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes.
8
Salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
9
Drain pasta and broccoli, *reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid* and return to pasta pot.
10
Pour cream sauce over pasta, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
11
Toss and serve immediately with a light sprinkling of parmesan.
12
Enjoy!

1005

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dry pasta (I prefer fettucine or spaghetti noodles), 1 tablespoon salt, 3 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli And Basil - Low Fat Version falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli And Basil - Low Fat Version

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