Creamy Broccoli, Chicken, and Bacon Pasta

Ingredients

• Broccoli

  Raw

  3 cup chopped or 273g

• Bacon

  Raw, cured pork

  8 strip or 96g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Whole wheat pasta

  Dry

  12 oz or 340g

• Chicken breast

  Broilers or fryers, meat only, raw

  16 oz or 454g

• Salt

  Table

  1 dash or 0.4g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  1 dash or 0.1g

• Garlic

  Raw

  3 cloves, minced or 9g

• Heavy whipping cream

  Fluid

  ½ cup, fluid or 119g

• Reduced fat milk

  Fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin a and vitamin d

  ¾ cup or 183g

• Parmesan cheese

  Shredded

  ½ cup or 40g

• Swiss cheese

  ½ cup, shredded or 54g

Directions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, place a steam tray over it, and add the broccoli. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes, then rinse under cold water and set aside.
2. Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels, chop, and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from heat, cover, and let steam until cooked through. Slice thinly.
4. In the same skillet, add minced garlic, cream, and milk. Bring to a boil, then add the cheeses and stir until melted.
5. Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
6. Combine the cooked pasta, bacon, broccoli, and sliced chicken in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, then serve.