Bow Tie Alfredo With Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken, chopped into bite size pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb bow tie pasta
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 5 tablespoons butter
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 head broccoli
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Bring large pot of water to boil.

2. 2

   In a large grill pan, heat oil. Add chicken pieces and grill until completely cooked.

3. 3

   While chicken is cooking, add bowties to boiling water and cook until al dente.

4. 4

   Steam broccoli in a vegetable steamer until soften but still firm. Chop broccoli into a bite size pieces.

5. 5

   While pasta and broccoli are cooking, in a large saucepan, bring cream and butter to a boil over high heat.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low and simmer for one minute.

7. 7

   Add half of the parmesan cheese and whisk over low heat for about 1 minute, until smooth.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and add nutmeg, salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Drain pasta and place into a warmed, large bowl.

10. 10

    Pour on the sauce and sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese.

11. 11

    Toss in broccoli and chicken pieces.

12. 12

    Serve immediately.