Chicken, Broccoli & Angel Hair Pasta Recipe 🍝
Description: A very light and delicious recipe for the pasta lovers. Your family will love it and it looks great on a plate.
Recipe Category: Chicken
Keywords: Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Servings: 4
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 964.4
- Fat: 42.1g
- Saturated Fat: 19.3g
- Cholesterol: 153.8mg
- Sodium: 352mg
- Carbohydrates: 96.9g
- Fiber: 7.7g
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Protein: 50g
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Chicken breasts | 4 |
| Broccoli | 1 |
| Butter | 1/2 – 1 |
| Garlic | 3 cloves |
| Angel hair pasta | 1 |
| Olive oil | As needed |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 – 2 tbsp |
Instructions:
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Saute Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and sauté for 5-10 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
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Cook Pasta: While the chicken is cooking, prepare the angel hair pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
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Steam Broccoli: In a microwave-safe dish, steam the broccoli for approximately 3 minutes or until tender. Alternatively, you can steam it on the stovetop. Once done, set aside.
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Prepare Garlic Butter: In the same skillet used for cooking chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the steamed broccoli. Toss everything together until the chicken and broccoli are evenly coated with the garlic butter.
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Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked angel hair pasta to the skillet with the chicken and broccoli. Toss everything together gently until the pasta is well coated with the garlic butter mixture.
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Serve: Transfer the chicken, broccoli, and pasta mixture to serving plates or a large platter. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
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Enjoy: Serve this delightful Chicken, Broccoli & Angel Hair Pasta dish hot and enjoy the flavorsome combination of tender chicken, crisp broccoli, and perfectly cooked pasta, all enhanced with garlic butter and Parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- For added flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes or freshly ground black pepper over the finished dish.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the garlic butter mixture.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, you can omit the chicken and add extra vegetables such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil for a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or a crisp green salad for a complete and satisfying meal experience.
