Source: Kendra Rodiger
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg. (8 oz) fusilli pasta
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 can (10 ½ oz) condensed chicken broth
- 2 c. broccoli flowerets
- 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp. fresh basil
- 2 large carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 oz. (1/4 c.) grated parmesan cheese
Preparation:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.
- Combine cornstarch and salt. Whisk in chicken broth; set aside.
- Zest lemon; add to chicken broth mixture.
- Cut carrots diagonally into ¼ -inch thick slices. Cut bell pepper into 1 inch pieces.
- Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces.
- Heat 1 tsp. of the oil in skillet over med-high heat until hot. Press garlic into skillet. Add chicken; stir fry for 5 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Heat remaining 1 tsp. oil in skillet; add carrots and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add broccoli and bell pepper; stir fry 2-3 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
- Add broth mixture and browned chicken. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Stir in pasta and basil. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 servings
*Note: also tastes good to squeeze the juice from the lemon into the sauce as well.
No comments:
Post a Comment