Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1¼ lb boneless/skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1” pieces
• 1-12 oz bag frozen broccoli
• ½ package (6 oz) bowtie pasta (or your favorite shape!)
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup milk
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Dijon or brown mustard

Cooking Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil.  Add chicken and pasta and return to a boil.

When pasta and chicken are halfway cooked, add the broccoli to the boiling water. Return to a boil and cook until pasta is al dente, chicken is cooked through and broccoli is tender. Chicken is done when punctured with a fork and juices run clear. Internal temperature must reach 165°F.

Drain the pasta, chicken and broccoli and return to the pot. Stir in the remaining ingredients to form a creamy sauce.

Add salt and pepper to taste.