ANGEL HAIR PASTA CHICKEN

Angel Hair Pasta Chicken image

This was sent to me a few years ago, the family adores it!

Provided by Sue

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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
⅔ cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.7 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 329.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g