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Creamy Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli & Basil - Low-Fat Version

Created by LifeIsGood on June 25, 2015

Step 1: Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil - add a tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
Step 2: Add pasta and use the cooking time given on the package to cook your pasta al dente. Stir frequently at first to prevent pasta from sticking.
Step 3: Add the broccoli to the boiling pasta water during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Step 4: Meanwhile, microwave broth, milk and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl until steamy hot (approx. 3 to 4 minutes). Then let it stand for a few minutes.
Step 5: Put butter in a saucepan over low heat.
Step 6: After butter melts, whisk in flour, then hot milk mixture. Whisk constantly over medium-low to medium heat until sauce thickens. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes. You judge as to when the sauce thickens up.
Step 7: Stir in parmesan, cooked chicken, tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes.
Step 8: Salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
Step 9: Drain pasta and broccoli, *reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid* and return to pasta pot.
Step 10: Pour cream sauce over pasta, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
Step 11: Toss and serve immediately with a light sprinkling of parmesan.
Step 12: Enjoy!