Chicken Passionata

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 tablespoon fresh basil
• salt & pepper
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 3/4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/2 lb farfalle pasta or bow tie pasta or penne, cooked and drained
• grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Using a large frying pan on medium high heat.

2. 2

   Saute garlic in oil- do not burn.

3. 3

   Add onion and pepper- cook 1-2 minutes.

4. 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. 5

   Add Broccoli, tomatoes, seasonings- cook about 3-5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add broth, wine & cook 10-15 mins (depends on if it is fresh, frozen or thawed).

7. 7

   Add butter (do not omit- it will make a difference) mixing to melt.

8. 8

   Toss with pasta, let set for a few minutes & serve with cheese sprinkled on top.