Chicken Capellini and Broccoli With Cheese

Submitted by Chef #1371649

"A light and easy dinner for those who are looking for something tasty but healthy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3 garlic cloves, minced very fine
• 2 1⁄2 cups broccoli
• 1⁄2 cup hot water
• 8 ounces cappelini pasta
• freshly grated pecorino cheese
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Heat oil in a nonstick pan. Ass chicken and cook 6 to 8 minutes , until lightly browned. Add garlic and thyme and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
2. Add broccoli to pan and saute for 30 seconds. Add the hot water and cover. Cook about 4 minutes, until broccoli is slightly soft. Bring a large pot of salt water to a boil. Add pasta and cook ccording to pacjage directions.
3. Add chicken to broccoli and remove pan from heat. When pasta is done, drain, ad ass to pan. Stir together and sprinkle with cheese. Season with salt and pepper before serving.