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Heat cooking oil over medium high heat in large skillet with tall sides.
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On a plate combine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, italian seasonings, chili powder, and seasoning salt.
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Wash chicken breasts and dredge in breadcrumb/spice mixture until fully and evenly coated on both sides, adding more breadcrumbs if needed.
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Place chicken pieces in hot oil and cook on each side 6 minutes or until completely cooked through.
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Remove chicken from pan and set aside 15 minutes, then chop into bite sized pieces and set aside.
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Leave drippings in pan for further use.
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While chicken is cooking, boil enough water for 1/2 pound pasta and add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the boiling water.
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Add pasta and cook according to the number of minutes on the box.
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While the pasta and chicken are still cooking (separately of course) in a medium bowl mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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After pasta is al-dente, drain water then add pasta into the bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
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Stir until all pasta is coated and set aside.
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In the skillet where the chicken cooked, turn it back onto medium high heat, and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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Add chopped onion to hot oil and saute 4 minutes, stirring often.
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Lift skillet away from heat and add white wine.
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Return to heat and add balsamic vinegar.
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Stir together and scrape breadcrumbs/drippings from skillet, as the wine will loosen everything up.
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Bring to medium high heat and add the cut broccoli.
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Pan fry for 5 minutes, turning once.
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In small cup combine 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper until salt is dissolved.
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Add mixture to broccoli and bring to a quick boil.
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Turn down to simmer, COVER 5 minutes to steam cook and leave broccoli tender crisp.
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Add to the skillet: cut up breaded chicken, and al-dente pasta with olive oil dressing, and toss to coat with pan fried balsamic broccoli.
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Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and toss everything together in skillet!
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Serve hot and serve immediately with a crusty bread and green salad.
