Luscious Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe for Dinner Magic - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 grams) penne, fettuccine, or your favorite pasta
• 1 lb (453 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• 2 tbsps unsalted butter
• 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk (or half-and-half for creaminess)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• Chopped parsley (optional)
• Additional Parmesan cheese (optional)