Ingredients

12 oz. (2 1/2 cups) uncooked dried gemelli pasta

2 tbsps salted butter

1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

6 oz. cooked chicken strips

1/2 cup cooked bacon

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in 4-quart saucepan according to package directions. Drain; return to saucepan. Keep warm.
  2. Melt 2 tbsps butter in 10″ skillet over medium heat until sizzling; add broccoli. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisply tender (4-5 mins)
  3. Meanwhile, place whipping cream and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth (5-6 mins) Remove from heat.
  4. Pour Parmesan sauce over pasta; add broccoli, chicken, bacon and garlic salt. Gently stir until well mixed. Spoon into serving dish. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.