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Saturday, March 22, 2008

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano
18 ounces dry penne pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and add chicken; cook until slightly brown.
  2. Add onion and garlic to cook for about 5 minutes or until garlic is golden and onions are translucent.
  3. Add tomatoes, broccoli, salt, pepper and oregano; stir well and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover and turn down heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  6. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain and add back into pot.
  7. Pour chicken sauce into pot and mix well.
  8. Add basil and toss well; top with Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve.

6 comments:

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Lee said...

Yummy! We made this for dinner and loved it. I added extra garlic though. Very good and will definately make it again.

Carrie said...

Lee, I'm glad you liked the recipe. Adding extra garlic sounds like something I would do to. Use more or less of a spice than what is called for based on my attitude towards the spice. Garlic is something I do like. I might try adding some extra garlic to the recipe next time I make it too.

SmartyPantsMama - Caroline said...

Tried this tonight and it was great! Made a few changes due to ingredients availble - fresh cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup of water,& 1/4 cup of wine instead of diced tomatoes, fresh oregano and dried basil.

Carrie said...

I love it when people take a recipe, use what they have on hand, and make it their own.

I like the idea of using fresh tomatoes. I can't wait for them to come in season. I am not the biggest tomato fan but fresh over canned taste much better.