Chicken, Broccoli and Bowtie Pasta

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 large or 3 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2 inch strips
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 3/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
• Dash crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 pound bow-tie pasta, cooked al dente and drained
• Grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cut and prepare the following:
Finely chopped garlic cloves,
/2 cups broccoli florets,
/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, well drained and thinly sliced
large or 3 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced and cut into 1/2 inch strips
Begin cooking the pasta, following directions on the package.
In a large skillet, heat the 1/4 cup oil over medium heat.
Sauté the garlic for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add the chicken strips and sauté until white and almost cooked.
Add the broccoli florets and sauté until tender crisp.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, dried basil leaves, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
Add the chicken broth.
Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Toss the freshly cooked pasta with the chicken mixture.
Serve with parmesan cheese.