Easy and Delicious Skillet Chicken, Broccoli & Pasta Dinner
I've made this recipe several times, and it was a lifesaver when I was still working (yay to retirement!) This is a flavorful chicken and broccoli pasta recipe that comes together pretty quickly.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 pound boneless chicken breasts cut in ½ in strips
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 pound bow tie pasta or small lasagna noodles (cooked)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sautee garlic for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly. DO NOT BURN.
- Add the chicken and cook until well done. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp but tender. Add basil; red pepper; salt and pepper to taste; wine and chicken broth. cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Heat for 1 to 2 minutes Serve.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.