Instead of adding broccoli florets to the pasta, a double serving is incorporated into the creamy sauce. Heat the broccoli and sear the chicken while the pasta cooking water comes to a boil. The leaner dairy components create a creamy taste without all the added calories and fat or a typical broccoli and cheddar pasta dish.
Great idea and great basis for a recipe! I read the reviews that said this was a little bland, so I took precautions by marinating the chicken and marinating the dish liberally throughout cooking time!
I doubled the garlic and even added seasoning to the chicken but the dish still came out pretty bland. Not sure I'd make this one again.
Good recipe and fairly easy to make but it could have used some extra seasoning. The blended broccoli and milk (I used whole milk)/broth mixture made it nice and creamy but not too soupy. Will likely make this again--my husband liked it--but will add some seasoning.
I made this exactly as the recipe stated and my family found it extremely bland. I ended up putting some crushed red pepper in to "spice" it up a little and that helped but I will not be making it again. It's a great concept putting the broccoli in the sauce and we are a broccoli-loving family but it just missed the boat completely.
Really easy and so good for a weeknight meal. When I picked this recipe for my weekly meal plan, I didn't realize the broccoli was pureed in the sauce. Loved it! I used fresh broccoli instead of frozen.
Can't wait to try this one!
I loved this recipe! I didn't alter the recipe at all & it turned out delicious. My husband went back for seconds - which always means the recipe is a keeper. He said he would have gone back for thirds if he wasn't so full. We will be making this dish on a regular basis!
