If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's packed with flavor, this spicy chicken and broccoli pasta recipe is a great option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a satisfying and delicious meal on the table in no time.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 pound pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook until tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the cooked pasta. Toss everything together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
This dish is not only delicious, but also a great way to get some vegetables into your diet. The broccoli adds a nice crunch and freshness to the dish, while the red pepper flakes give it a nice kick of heat. And of course, who doesn't love a good pasta dish?
If you want to make this dish even spicier, feel free to add more red pepper flakes or even some hot sauce. And if you're not a fan of broccoli, you could easily substitute it with another vegetable, like spinach or zucchini.
This recipe also makes great leftovers for lunch the next day. Just store it in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
