Stupid Easy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Salt the water generously and add the pasta.

3. 3

   Return the water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions, but stop when it is very al dente, about 2 minutes before it's done.

4. 4

   Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Add the garlic, chicken, oregano, and salt and pepper and saute until the chicken is just lightly browned on the outside, but not cooked through, about 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Increase the heat to high, add the white wine, and cook and stir until the wine is reduced by half, about 1 minute.

8. 8

   Add the chicken broth, 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, and the broccoli florets.

9. 9

   You can continue with the recipe or see the Fork in the Road to amp up the flavor with pesto.

10. 10

    Cover the skillet and bring to a simmer.

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    Add the drained almost-cooked pasta to the skillet, as well as the red pepper flakes and butter and stir well.

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    Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and simmer until the pasta and broccoli are just tender, about 2 minutes; add additional pasta cooking water if the amount of liquid seems too skimpy--you want it a little saucy.

13. 13

    Stir in the Parmesan, add additional salt and pepper if needed, and serve, passing additional Parmesan on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.