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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Southern Living. Ingredients:
1 (10 ounce) package fettuccine (tomato-basil preferred) |
4 skinned and boneless chicken breast halves |
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning |
1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper |
1 cup water |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 lb broccoli, cut into flowerets |
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 1/2 tablespoons water |
2 cups half-and-half |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/3 cup refrigerated shredded parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and keep warm.
2. Sprinkle chicken with Cajun seasoning and cracked pepper; place in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
3. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until done; cool slightly.
4. Cut chicken crosswise into thin strips.
5. Combine 1 cup water and salt in a large skillet; bring to a boil.
6. Add broccoli; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender.
7. Drain.
8. Melt butter in skillet; add garlic, and saute until tender.
9. Set aside 1 cup broccoli; add remaining broccoli to skillet, and cook 2 minutes.
10. Combine cornstarch and 1 1/2 tablespoons water in a bowl, stirring until smooth; stir in half-and-half.
11. Gradually add to broccoli mixture.
12. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
13. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
14. Stir in salt, peppers, and cheese.
15. Spoon over pasta, and top with remaining 1 cup broccoli and chicken.
16. Serve immediately.
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