Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta is very tasty, and easy to prepare.  This recipe makes use of the classic herbs used for seasoning chicken: thyme, marjoram, sage, and rosemary; red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and sea salt bring subtle complexity.  Colorful broccoli florets with a bit of sautéed garlic rounds out the flavor spectrum and it’s all tied together with pasta.  Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta is unfussy and enjoyable for dinner; start out with an Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad and accompany your dinner with a dry white wine.

Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Marinade Prep Time: 20 minutes, Meal Prep Time: 10 minutes, Total Time: 50 minutes, excluding marinating time. Serves 4.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ½ tsp dried Thyme leaves
  • ½ tsp ground Marjoram
  • ½ tsp ground Sage
  • ½ tsp dried Rosemary leaves
  • ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp Sweet Smoked Paprika
  • ¼ tsp fine Sea Salt
  • 4 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided
  • ½ Tb very thinly sliced Garlic
  • 2 cups Broccoli florets
  • 3 oz dry pasta per person, suggested forms are cavatappi, penne rigate or mezze rigatoni
  • Grated Parmesan and Pecorino Romano Cheeses at the table

Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Preparation:

  1. Holding a chicken breast down with the flat of your hand, slice it thinly, then cut each slice into two pieces; repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Place the sliced chicken in a bowl.
  2. Combine the thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary, red pepper flakes, paprika, and sea salt. Sprinkle these seasonings over the chicken and pour in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Mix the coat the chicken and transfer to a sealable container; refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to marinate.
  3. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil.
  4. Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before you start to cook.
  5. Pour 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil into a deep, wide frying pan over a medium-high heat.
  6. When the oil is hot, add the chicken to the pan and sauté uncovered until the chicken is lightly browned.
  7. Add your pasta to the boiling water and cook as directed until al dente.
  8. Add the garlic to the chicken, stir to mix and continue to cook until the garlic is golden, about a minute or two.
  9. Add the broccoli florets to pan, stir to mix with the chicken and garlic, cover and cook until the broccoli is just al dente.
  10. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the frying pan, stir to mix, remove from the heat and serve.

Seasoned Chicken Broccoli Pasta