Greek Chicken, Broccali & Fusilli In Garlic Cream

Name: Greek Chicken, Broccali & Fusilli In Garlic Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups broccoli florets (from 1 large bunch); 3/4 pound fusilli pasta; 1 lemon-pepper rotisserie chicken, skinned, boned, meat cut into bite size pieces; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; Sea salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 anchovy fillets, drained and minced; 1/2 cup pitted brine-cured black olives, coarsely chopped; 1 cup seeded, finely diced cucumber; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

5 cups broccoli florets (from 1 large bunch)
3/4 pound fusilli pasta
1 lemon-pepper rotisserie chicken, skinned, boned, meat cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
Sea salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 anchovy fillets, drained and minced
1/2 cup pitted brine-cured black olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup seeded, finely diced cucumber
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil, add broccali florets and cook 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the florets to a pan of cold water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
2
Add the pasta to broccali cooking water and cook accrding to package directions until al dente. Empty pasta into a colander in the sink, run cold water over it to cool it down quickly and to rinse surface starch away. Drain well.
3
In a large shallow bowl, combine broccali, pasta, and chicken. Set aside.
4
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper, heavy cream and anchovies. Pour over chicken mixture and add the black olives, cucumber and crumbled feta cheese. Toss lightly and serve at room temperature or chilled.

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups broccoli florets (from 1 large bunch), 3/4 pound fusilli pasta, 1 lemon-pepper rotisserie chicken, skinned, boned, meat cut into bite size pieces, 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Greek Chicken, Broccali & Fusilli In Garlic Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!