Light And Easy Chicken With Broccoli And Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

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CHICKEN, BROCCOLI & ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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A very light and delicious recipe for the pasta lovers. Your family will love it and it looks great on a plate.

Provided by Teresa Fadley

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 chicken breasts (skinned and cubed)
1 head broccoli
1/2-1 cup butter
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 lb angel hair pasta
salt & pepper
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Saute' chicken in olive oil for 5-10 minutes or until no longer pink.
  • While this is saute'ing cook your pasta.
  • Set aside.
  • Steam broccoli appox 3 minutes (microwave is fine).
  • Melt garlic, and butter in pan, then add chicken and broccoli.
  • Stir till coated with butter& garlic.
  • Toss with pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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If you want to put something on the table that'll give you time to spare on busy nights, give this delicious angel hair pasta with chicken a try. From start to finish, you're only 20 minutes away from a vibrantly colored meal! -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally
1-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 to 3 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil for 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet over medium heat, cook carrots in remaining oil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the chicken, broth, cheese, basil and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Drain pasta; serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

LIGHT AND EASY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA



Light and Easy Chicken With Broccoli and Angel Hair Pasta image

This light chicken and vegetable dish is served over hot cooked angel hair pasta or linguine. Or serve it over spaghetti squash with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil ( divided )
2 teaspoons butter (divided)
3 chicken breast halves (boneless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 carrot (sliced on the diagonal into rounds about 1/8 to 1/4-inch in thickness)
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets (thawed from frozen )
2 cloves garlic (minced)
12 ounces angel hair pasta (or linguini)
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon basil (dried leaf)
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
Optional: sliced cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
3 to 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon butter in skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook chicken, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken with slotted spoon to paper towels.
  • Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon butter to skillet; add the thinly sliced carrot and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes longer.
  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water following package directions.
  • To the skillet add chicken broth, basil, sliced tomatoes, if using, and Parmesan cheese; stir to blend. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes longer.
  • Drain pasta well; arrange in a serving dish and top with the chicken and vegetable mixture. You Might Also Like Savory Chicken Noodle Bake Spicy Chicken Lasagna Easy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole Homemade Chicken and Biscuits Potluck Chicken and Macaroni Bake 30 Easy Chicken and Pasta Recipes Top 48 Best Boneless Chicken Breast Recipes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 507 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 4 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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