When it comes to easy and delightful midweek meals, pasta with chicken, broccoli, and sun dried tomatoes is an absolute winner. This flavorful dish combines the comfort of pasta with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and tangy sun dried tomatoes, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will satisfy the whole family. With its quick preparation time, minimal ingredients, and versatility, this recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, SUN DRIED TOMATOES OVER PASTA RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by mytastytreasures
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Parboil your broccoli and drain set aside. In large skillet, heat your oil over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden stirring frequently. Add your chicken strips and saute until almost cooked. Add your broccoli,saute a minute. Now ad your sun dried tomatoes, I also add some of the oil from the jar, your basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Mix. Add wine, broth, and butter. Cook 5-10 minutes. Serve over cooked bow tie pasta(make sure each plate gets some sauce) topped with lots of freshly grated cheese.
JOY'S PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI
I found this recipe in the Chicago Tribune Food Guide about 10 years ago. It's called "Joy's" because it's Regis Philbin's wife, Joy's, recipe. He raved about this dish on "Live" one day and shortly afterward, his wife Joy demonstrated the recipe on the show. It's really good and cooks pretty fast once you assemble all your ingredients.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Saute garlic for about 1 minute, until golden, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken strips and saute until white and almost completely cooked.
- Add broccoli and saute until crisp-tender; then add sun-dried tomatoes, basil, red-pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Add wine, then broth and butter and cook 3-5 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the chicken mixture.
- Serve with parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.9, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 88.4, Sodium 275.8, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 24.1
PASTA WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, GORGONZOLA AND PINE NUTS
Categories Cheese Chicken Nut Pasta Poultry Tomato Sauté Dinner Blue Cheese Ham Pine Nut Prosciutto Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and cool; do not clean skillet. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon tomato oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté until tender, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, basil, broth, cheese and prosciutto to skillet and bring to boil.
- Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with pine nuts and serve.
DOUBLE-TOMATO PASTA SALAD
For full-spectrum tomato flavor, this pasta salad pairs fresh tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes. The sun-dried tomato oil and the water that's released from salted tomatoes serve as a built-in dressing. Nuts and herbs add crunch and freshness, but you should feel free to add more embellishments right before serving, like mozzarella or shaved Parmesan, white beans or chickpeas, sardines or another tinned fish, or briny condiments like capers or olives.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, pastas, salads and dressings, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Holding back the sun-dried tomatoes with your fingers, drain the oil from the jar into a large pot. Coarsely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and add them to the pot, along with the nuts and olive oil. Set over medium-low and cook, stirring often, until the nuts are toasted, 5 to 6 minutes. Scrape into a large bowl (reserve the pot), then stir in the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Fill the reserved pot with water (no need to wash) and bring to a boil. Season water with salt, add the pasta and cook until just past al dente. (The pasta will not cook further in the sauce.) Drain the pasta.
- While the water is coming to a boil, coarsely chop the ripe tomatoes. Add to the sun-dried tomato mixture, season with 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. (Tomato mixture can be made up to 2 hours ahead.)
- Add the drained pasta to the tomato mixture and stir to combine. Let sit until room temperature, about 15 minutes or up to 2 hours. Pasta salad will keep up to 3 days if refrigerated.
- When ready to eat, taste the pasta salad. If flavors are muted, add salt and lemon juice or red wine vinegar. If it's too sweet, add black pepper and lemon juice or red wine vinegar. Stir in the greens and eat.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of cooking.
- Cook the chicken thoroughly: Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure that it is safe to eat. You can check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly affect the flavor of your dish. Use fresh vegetables, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, and a good quality olive oil.
- Season your dish to taste: Don't be afraid to add more salt, pepper, or other seasonings to your dish until it tastes just the way you like it.
- Serve immediately: Pasta is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will prevent the pasta from becoming mushy or overcooked.
Conclusion:
Pasta with chicken, broccoli, and sun-dried tomatoes is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
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