Angel Hair Pasta Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
• 12 ounces angel hair pasta
• 1 carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. add chicken and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink). remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until al dente; drain and set aside.
• while pasta is cooking, heat 2nd tablespoon oil over medium heat in same skillet used for chicken. stir fry carrots for about 4 minutes, then add broccoli and garlic and stir fry for another 2 minutes. finally, stir in broth, basil and cheese and return chicken to skillet. reduce heat to low and simmer for about 4 minutes.
• place drained pasta in a large serving bowl. top with chicken/vegetable mixture and serve immediately.