Fettuccine With Chicken and Broccoli

This dish has a lot going for it: It's beautiful, nutritious, and filling, with a generous portion of chicken in each serving.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  cups broccoli
• 6  ounces spinach fettuccine
• 4  teaspoons olive oil
• 16  ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  onion, thinly sliced
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup basil, chopped

Directions

1. 1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the broccoli 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. in the boiling water, cook the fettuccine according to package directions: drain.
2. 2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of the oil. Add the chicken, salt, oregano, and red pepper and saute until cooked through, 4-5 minutes on each side. Transfer to plate.
3. 3. In the skillet, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil; saute the onion and garlic until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the broccoli cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add the fettuccine, then sprinkle with the cheese and black pepper. Serve topped with the chicken and sprinkled with the basil.