Chicken Passionata

Submitted by Intl Teacher

"Nice light pasta and chicken dish! Very versatile and forgiving that children tend to love. This has become a family dish we make often. I have even served it for large crowds and dinner parties. I have been making it for more years then I would like to admit and I received it from my mother-in-law. Omit the chicken, add more broccoli and you have a nice vegetarian meal."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 minced fresh garlic cloves
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 red pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1⁄2 - 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips (optional)
• 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomato, snipped into strips (drained if in oil)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 -2 tablespoon fresh basil
• salt & pepper
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3⁄4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1⁄2 1/2 lb bow tie pasta or 1/2 lb penne, cooked and drained
• grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Using a large frying pan on medium high heat.
2. Saute garlic in oil- do not burn.
3. Add onion and pepper- cook 1-2 minutes.
4. Add chicken breast cook for a few minutes until all pieces look white on the outside (They do not have to be cooked all the way) about 3-5 minutes.
5. Add Broccoli, tomatoes, seasonings- cook about 3-5 minutes.
6. Add broth, wine & cook 10-15 mins (depends on if it is fresh, frozen or thawed).
7. Add butter (do not omit- it will make a difference) mixing to melt.
8. Toss with pasta, let set for a few minutes & serve with cheese sprinkled on top.

Reviews

[pattyjas]

This was very bland. Tried to add alfredo sauce. It didn't help. Maybe someone else can think what to add. pattyjas

 

[nonnie4sj]

This was just okay for us. It seemed a little bland. I think I'd want to tweak it a little more when I make it again. Made for Spring 2009 PAC.