Fusillichickenwithovenroastedtomatoesandbroccoli Recipes

FUSILLI CHICKEN WITH OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place the plum tomatoes in a baking dish, covering with 1 tablespoon oil, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the tomatoes are just browned (DO NOT STIR).
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until just tender, about five minutes.
• Drain and set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the onion, thyme, chicken and season with salt.
• Cook about 5-7 minutes, until the meat is cooked and beginning to brown, stirring often.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring frequently.
• Remove from the heat, stir in lemon juice and season with pepper.
• Set aside and keep warm.
• Cook the fusilli accoring to the directions on the package.
• Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Toss the pasta with the remaining oil.
• Stir the broccoli and chicken mixture into the pasta.
• Add the tomatoes and stir gently to blend.
• Serve immediately.

FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season the water generously with salt. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate, about 6 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe to the water with the pasta and cook for an additional minute. Drain well reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat an additional minute. To the hot oil add the garlic, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Add the chicken and toss well to coat in all the flavors. Cook, stirring often until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the pasta to the pan along with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Toss well to combine adding the pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Serve with additional cheese if desired.

CREAMY CHICKEN FUSILLI

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease a medium size casserole dish.
• Cook the pasta in boiling water until just al dente; drain and set aside.
• In a skillet heat butter over medium heat.
• Add in chicken, onion and garlic; cook for about 4 minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned.
• Add in red bell pepper and peas; cook stirring occasionally or until veggies are just crisp-tender.
• Mix in cream cheese, broth, wine, basil, seasoned salt and pepper; cook stirring until the cream cheese has melted.
• Toss in the cooked pasta.
• Transfer to baking dish.
• Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubble.
• Sprinkle with grated cheese and return to oven to melted.

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND CHERRY TOMATO FUSILLI

Steps:

• In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the chicken, broth, 1 teaspoon of the salt, smashed garlic, and parsley. Bring just to a boil, remove from the heat, and set aside, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, strain the broth. Pull the chicken into strips and put in a bowl with about 1/4 cup of the broth. Reserve the rest of the chicken broth.
• Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Return the water to a boil, add the fusilli and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente to tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.
• While the pasta cooks, combine the minced garlic, oil, and chile flakes in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until somewhat soft, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of the broth, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and stir in the butter and 1/4 cup of the pecorino until incorporated. Stir in the chicken and broccoli, bring to a simmer, and remove from the heat.
• Drain the pasta in a colander in the sink. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1/4 cup pecorino. Pour the sauce over the pasta, season with pepper, and toss to combine. (If the sauce around the pasta seems "tight", add a little more broth, until it loosely naps the fusilli.) Serve in large bowls and pass additional cheese at the table, if desired.