Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Skillet

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

your favorite pasta shape

2 cups

fresh broccoli florets

tbsp butter

2 tbsp

plus 1 tsp of flour

1 1/4 cups

chicken broth

1/2 cup

half n half (I used fat free, because that is what was in the fridge.)

4 oz

velveeta (this is about 1/2 of a small package- I used light)

1 tsp

garlic powder

1 tsp

onion powder

red pepper flakes (Optional- but gives the dish a nice little kick)

plenty of salt and pepper (To taste- let’s face it, broccoli and pasta just taste better with lots of salt n pepper!)

2 1/2 cups

pre cooked cubed chicken breasts

1/2 cup

shredded cheddar cheese