Broccoli Chicken And Feta Pasta With Parmesan Croutons Recipes

BAKED FETA AND BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F. Cut broccoli florets into quarters and place in a baking dish. Drizzle 1/2 cup olive oil and salt and pepper over the broccoli. Toss to coat the broccoli in the oil. Make a space for the brick of feta in the middle of the broccoli and place it there. Drizzle more oil and black pepper on the top of the feta.
• Bake in the oven at 400F for 35 minutes. While the feta and broccoli bakes, prepare a half a pound of pasta. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water from the cooked pasta.
• Remove the feta and broccoli from the oven and immediately stir to combine. Pour in some of the pasta water until its your desired creaminess. Add the warm cooked pasta into the pan and stir again. Finish the dish with the lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh basil. Stir once more to fully combine and serve.

CHICKEN PARMESAN, PASTA AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Set a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray with olive oil, and brown the chicken 2 minutes on each side. Season each cooked side with salt and pepper. Add the pasta sauce and let simmer for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, cover with a lid, and let sit 1 minute. Divide between 4 plates and serve with the pasta and broccoli.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook 5 minutes, add broccoli, and continue to cook 4 minutes. Drain and toss with olive oil; season with salt and pepper.

PARMESAN CHICKEN & BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, heat dressing and garlic in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
• Add chicken and broccoli; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Stir in tomatoes and half of the mozzarella cheese; cook 1-2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Drain spaghetti; place on serving plate.
• Top with chicken mixture, remaining mozzarella cheese, and the Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook pasta, add broccoli during last 3 minute of cooking time, when al dente remove, drain. pasta and broccoli.
• While pasta is cooking, remove meat from chicken, coarsely chop.
• In the same pan you cooked the pasta, combine cheese, milk and tomatoes; cook until cheese begins to melt.
• Add pasta and chicken, heat thoroughly, season with fresh ground pepper; add parsley right before removing from heat.
• If the mixture needs to be thinned, add a tad more milk.
• Serve with Parmesan cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese if desired.