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Chicken with Angel Hair Pasta

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A lighter healthier dinner perfect for hot summer nights…

 

2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes

1 carrot, sliced diagonally into ¼ inch slices

1 cup broccoli florets

2 cloves garlic, minced

12 oz. angel hair pasta

2/3 cup chicken broth

1 teaspoon dried basil

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken.

Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Heat remaining oil in same skillet.

Begin heating water for pasta.

Add carrot to skillet, cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.

Add broccoli and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, add chicken broth, basil, and parmesan to skillet. Stir to combine.

Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.

Drain pasta.

Serve pasta topped with chicken and vegetable mixture.

Serves 4.

 

 

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