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Friday, May 8, 2009

Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken

This is the quickest meal ever to make. I sometimes take shortcuts when making this recipe. I use precooked grilled chicken and a frozen bag of broccoli normandy. I serve it with some garlic bread and in 20 minutes I have a great dinner.


2 Tbs. olive oil, divided

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cut into 1-in cubes
1 carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch pieces

1 (10oz) bag frozen broccoli florets, thawed

2 cloves garlic, minced

12 oz. angel hair pasta

2/3 cup chicken broth

1 tsp. dried basil

1//4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Heat 1 TBS. oil in a medium heat; add chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

  • Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Begin heating water for pasta. Add carrot to skillet;cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking , add chicken broth, basil and Parmesan to skillet. stir to combine. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.

  • Drain pasta. Place in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken and vegetable mixture. serve immediately.

  • serves 4