Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

My sister-in-law Sonrisa made this during our last christmas visit to Utah. It's really good.

2+ cups chopped chicken

2 small or 1 large head of broccoli (alternatively, use 1 bag frozen broccoli)

3-4 chopped tomatoes (or a can of chopped tomatoes)

12 oz bag egg noodles

Prepare chicken. Boil it or use leftover chicken and cut up. At least 2 cups of chicken as this recipe makes a lot of food.

Meanwhile, cut broccoli into bite size pieces, including the stem. The stem is good! Cut off the exposed end, but keep the rest. Steam broccoli. I used 2 small heads of broccoli thinking it would be a lot, and it turned out not to be nearly as much as I thought. I might 3 small next time.

Also meanwhile, boil lots of water and cook the pasta.

Also meanwhile, make alfredo sauce:)

Alfredo Sauce

1/4 c. butter

1/4 c. flour (I use whole wheat)

1 1/2 c. milk

1 1/2 c. water

2 chicken bouillon cubes

1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

salt and pepper

Melt butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a paste. Slowly stir in water until smooth, Add milk, chicken bouillon cubes, and salt and pepper. Let simmer and thicken for about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.

Combine cooked broccoli, pasta, tomatoes, sauce, and chicken. Stir around until sauce is distributed.

Notes:

We were eating leftovers of this for way too long. It would serve at least 6 people. Next time halve or third the recipe!