Chicken With Pasta And Broccoli Recipe

Name: Chicken With Pasta And Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 c. broccoli, cut into bite size pieces; 2 Tbsp. safflower oil; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; hot pepper flakes to taste; 4 c. chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned; can be pureed); 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil; salt to taste; 2 Tbsp. good olive oil; 1 lb. pasta (ziti, rigatoni, etc.); 2 whole, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

6 c. broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
2 Tbsp. safflower oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
hot pepper flakes to taste
4 c. chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned; can be pureed)
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
salt to taste
2 Tbsp. good olive oil
1 lb. pasta (ziti, rigatoni, etc.)
2 whole, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

1
Blanch broccoli in boiling water and drain.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of safflower oil in a medium skillet, then add onion. When it begins to brown, add hot pepper flakes and tomatoes. Cover, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add broccoli, basil and salt. Cover and simmer slowly until broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the olive oil.
3
Boil pasta in rapidly boiling salted water until al dente.
4
While pasta is cooking, heat remaining 1 tablespoon safflower oil in wok or medium skillet, then quickly saute chicken, tossing over high heat about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Do not overcook. Add garlic and cook another minute or so.
5
Add the chicken to the sauce.
6
Pour over the pasta and serve.

844

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 c. broccoli, cut into bite size pieces, 2 Tbsp. safflower oil, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, hot pepper flakes to taste, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Pasta And Broccoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken With Pasta And Broccoli

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