LEMON CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA INA GARTEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
• Two minutes before the pasta is done cooking, add the broccoli to the same pot cooking the pasta.
• Drain the pasta and broccoli and return to pan; set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat (medium high) and add cooking spray. Sprinkle cubed chicken breasts with salt and pepper (optional) and red peper flakes. Add to pan and brown, 7-9 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and reserve.
• Leaving the pan on medium-high, add white wine and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan by scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
• Add butter to the pan and heat until melted. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth then simmer for an additional minute or two.
• Add reserved chicken and any juices formed back to the pot with the pasta and broccoli. Stir in lemon butter sauce and toss well. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
• Stir in olive oil before dividing between 6 plates. Serve with plenty of Parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add pasta, water, broth, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Add broccoli and cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and lemon juice.