Ingredients
12ozdry fettuccine pasta
1lbboneless skinless chicken breastsgrilled and sliced into strips
1lbbroccoli crown
2tbspbutter
2clovesgarlicminced
3tbspflour
1¾cupsmilk
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3ozlight or regular cream cheesediced into cubes
½cupfinely shredded parmesanplus more for serving
3tbspheavy cream
1tbsplemon zest
1tbspfresh lemon juice
Preparation
Prepare pasta in salted water according to directions listed on the package, adding in broccoli during last 5 minutes of boiling pasta.
Drain pasta and broccoli together and set aside.
In a large and deep skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat then add in garlic and flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
While whisking, slowly pour milk into the flour mixture. whisk vigorously to smooth lumps until the mixture begins to thicken.
Add in cream cheese and parmesan and whisk until melted.
Mix in cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
Toss drained pasta and broccoli into sauce mixture along with the chicken. Serve warm topped with additional parmesan, lemon zest, and pepper as desired.
