It may be the start of a new year and for some, the annual promise to self to eat more vegetables and spend more time on the treadmill. While that’s a perfectly respectable goal, one can’t spend all one’s meals in self-denial. So when do you decide that a little “cheating” is in order, make sure it tastes as good as this incredibly tasty pasta dish!
Creamy Chicken Pasta
Equipment
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 7 oz grated mozzarella
- 9 oz cooked noodles
- 9 oz cooked broccoli
- 3.5 oz fried bacon
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken on both sides. As soon as the chicken is done, remove, add a bit more oil to the pan and lightly brown the garlic.
- Add milk, cream, and grated cheese. Stir until the cheese is dissolved and the sauce has a smooth consistency.
- Add the cooked noodles and mix thoroughly in the sauce. Then add the broccoli, bacon and sliced chicken breast.
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Notes
If this is too much guilt for one dish, you can always use low-fat versions of milk, cream and cheese. Not to mention turkey bacon as a substitute! Of course, there is the argument that fuller fat versions are actually more satisfying and thus you'll snack less later. Either way, this dish is to be savored — enjoy!
If this is too much guilt for one dish, you can always use low-fat versions of milk, cream and cheese. Not to mention turkey bacon as a substitute! Of course, there is the argument that fuller fat versions are actually more satisfying and thus you’ll snack less later. Either way, this dish is to be savored — enjoy!