Post by Sandy on Jan 11, 2009 16:11:14 GMT -4
Better than going out to eat for pasta.
Chicken & Broccoli Bow-Tie Pasta Recipe
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
12 ounces skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces farfalle pasta (bow-ties)
12 ounces frozen broccoli
1 tbsp butter (I used Smart Balance)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded italian cheese
Directions
Add olive oil to a large warmed skillet. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Reduce heat to low and brown slowly. Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta and small pot of water for chicken. Add chicken, cut up in small strips. Boil for 4 minutes. Check for doneness and set aside. Boil pasta for 5 minutes. Add broccoli to pasta and cook another five minutes. Add chicken to onion and garlic. Drain pasta (pasta should be al dente). Add onion/chicken to pasta/broccoli. Stir in butter and shredded cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with grated cheese.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
Calories from Fat 40
Total Fat 4.5g
Saturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 26mg
Sodium 157mg
Total Carbohydrates 24.8g
Dietary Fiber 1.8g
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 14.5g
Chicken & Broccoli Bow-Tie Pasta Recipe
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
12 ounces skinless chicken breasts
8 ounces farfalle pasta (bow-ties)
12 ounces frozen broccoli
1 tbsp butter (I used Smart Balance)
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup shredded italian cheese
Directions
Add olive oil to a large warmed skillet. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Reduce heat to low and brown slowly. Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta and small pot of water for chicken. Add chicken, cut up in small strips. Boil for 4 minutes. Check for doneness and set aside. Boil pasta for 5 minutes. Add broccoli to pasta and cook another five minutes. Add chicken to onion and garlic. Drain pasta (pasta should be al dente). Add onion/chicken to pasta/broccoli. Stir in butter and shredded cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Top with grated cheese.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
Calories from Fat 40
Total Fat 4.5g
Saturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 26mg
Sodium 157mg
Total Carbohydrates 24.8g
Dietary Fiber 1.8g
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 14.5g
