Light and Easy Chicken With Broccoli and Pasta Recipe

Name: Light and Easy Chicken With Broccoli and Angel Hair Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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)

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
389	Calories
11g	Fat
34g	Carbs
37g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	389
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 507mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 37g
Vitamin C 39mg	196%
Calcium 112mg	9%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 533mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This chicken and angel hair pasta includes broccoli, sliced carrots, and Parmesan cheese. Add some sliced cherry tomatoes, if desired, and finish with grated Parmesan cheese.

The chicken and vegetables are a light and flavorful combination. The dish is served over angel hair pasta or linguine. If you're limiting your carb intake, serve the chicken and vegetables over cooked spaghetti squash or summer squash or zucchini "noodles"

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
3 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, sliced on the bias, about 1/4-inch thick
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, thawed from frozen
2 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounces angel hair pasta
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sliced cherry tomatoes, optional
3 to 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

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.