ITALIAN PASTA DISH

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This is another recipe taught to me by my Mom. It is a great pasta dish with bold flavors that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters!

Provided by Andrea L.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) box rigatoni pasta or 1 (16 ounce) box ziti pasta
1 cup of steamed broccoli
1 lb of trimmed chicken breast, pounded slightly for tenderness and cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks
1 egg, mixed with
1/2-3/4 cup milk
2 cups Italian style breadcrumbs
2 cups light oil, for frying,divided
1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2-3/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Prepare chicken first as directed above then dip in egg/milk mixture to coat and then directly into bread crumbs to coat.
  • Heat half of oil in large skillet over medium high heat until hot.
  • Fry chicken on each side for approximately 2 minutes, depending on size of piece.
  • Once chicken is cooked, remove from pan and drain on large brown paper bag until cool.
  • As needed, add remaining oil to pan.
  • Continue process until all chicken is cooked.
  • Set pan aside to cool.
  • Next, prepare choosen pasta according to aldente directions.
  • Drain and move to a large serving dish.
  • Re-heat set aside cooked chicken in microwave on high for 1- 2 minutes (optional).
  • Combined steamed broccoli and chicken with pasta.
  • Next, drain oil from skillet, leaving only a small coating of oil in pan.
  • Heat skillet on low and add balsamic vinegar.
  • Stir with wooden spoon to mix in pan drippings until vinegar is reduced (approx. 2 minutes).
  • Once balsamic/oil mixture is reduce, pour over pasta dish and mix gently.
  • Top with freshly grated cheese and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.9, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 153.4, Sodium 486.3, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 36.8

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