16 oz. frozen broccoli florets

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 lb. peeled and de-veined shrimp 

2 tablespoons cooking oil

2 tablespoons minced garlic, more to taste

1 tablespoon flour 

2 tablespoons butter 

1 cup whipping cream

1/2 - 1 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

black pepper to taste

2 teaspoons sugar

pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

Prepare angel hair, linguini, fettuccine or pasta of your choice as directed on package. Remove from heat and hold in hot cooking water until needed. 

Prepare broccoli florets by steaming in the microwave cooking bag or on the stove top, but only cook till just tender crisp. Set aside.

Saute chicken in a large skillet in 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat until lightly browned and just cooked through. Remove chicken to a bowl and set aside. 

Add shrimp to the skillet and saute for 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly to ensure the garlic doesn't burn. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to skillet. After butter has melted, add flour and stir until combined and bubbly. Add whipping cream and milk, stirring vigorously and scraping pan to prevent sticking. Cook and stir constantly until thickened, adding more milk if needed to get the consistency you like. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in sugar and cayenne pepper or pepper flakes. Stir in shredded Parmesan cheese, reserving some for garnish. Cook and stir until Parmesan cheese is melted and blended into sauce, then add reserved chicken, shrimp and broccoli. Heat and stir until heated through. Remove from heat.

Drain pasta and add portions to serving plates as desired. Top each portion of pasta with sauce, chicken, shrimp and broccoli as desired and garnish with additional shredded Parmesan cheese. Excellent served with a green salad and hot garlic bread.

Notes: You can make this recipe your own by using any kind of chicken, including canned chicken breast or use boneless, skinless thighs, etc. Use only shrimp, only chicken, or neither one if you prefer it without meat or just don't have any at the time. You can tailor this recipe by doubling the ingredients, or half them to make a smaller amount. Use any variety of pasta you have on hand. If you prefer you can drain the pasta and mix everything together before serving. The ingredients are very simple, but the real butter and whipping cream are what makes the dish, so don't substitute those ingredients for lower fat.