“Sunshine Alfredo” — Zesty Lemon Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Bright lemon meets rich, garlicky cream in this quick weeknight pasta — a cozy bowl of comfort with just enough sunshine to keep things interesting.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cups heavy whipping cream
• ¼ t. tsp salt
• 2 T. fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 oz pasta, cooked to al dente
• ½ c. chopped Broccoli Florets, blanched

Instructions

1. In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter then add the garlic and quickly sauté to keep the garlic from burning.
2. Slowly, while stirring constantly, add the cream then stir in the salt and lemon juice.
3. Bring to a simmer then add the parmesan cheese and stir through. If the sauce is too thick to stir in the pasta and chicken and gently coat, thin with just a little water, 1 T. at a time.
4. Stir in the chicken and pasta and toss then add in the broccoli florets and stir to incorporate.

Serve in a pasta bowl with extra cheese if desired. Serves 2.