CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND FUSILLI PASTA

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I found this recipe some years ago and it is one of my favorites. It is a dish that the whole family will love and it is healthy and quick after a long day.

Provided by BakingGuru

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups broccoli florets
3/4 lb fusilli
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves
3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup white wine
16 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minute Using a slotted spoon remove broccoli to a large bowl. Add fusilli to same pot and cook pasta al dente (almost done). Drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat. Crush garlic and add to oil, slice chicken to 1/2 inch strips and add to oil. Be careful not to let the garlic brown or burn. Cook chicken about 5 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a bowl with broccoli. Add wine, chicken broth and cream to the skillet and boil until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minute Add pasta, broccoli, chicken, and parmesan and toss until mixture is heated through and coated evenly with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.4, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 224.7, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.6, Protein 28.4

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