Bow Ties with Spicy Chicken Bits and Broccoli
Bow Ties with Spicy Chicken Bits and Broccoli
Broccoli, Main Dishes, Recipe, Side Dishes
March 29, 2017
Bow Ties with Spicy Chicken Bits and Broccoli
Ingredients
6 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
1-1/4 pounds fresh farfalle, or 1 pound dried
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups broccoli pieces (florets and peeled stems)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra virgin
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup tomato puree
1 cup pitted oil-cured black olives, preferably Italian
2 tablespoons drained capers
Grated pecorino cheese
Directions
1Bring to a rolling boil in a large pot: 6 quarts water and 2 tablespoons salt.
2 Add and cook until tender but firm: 1-1/4 pounds fresh farfalle, or 1 pound dried.
3 Meanwhile, combine in a large bowl: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces, 2 cups broccoli pieces (florets and peeled stems), 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, pinch of salt.
4 Heat in a large skillet over high heat: 3 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra virgin.
5 Add the chicken mixture and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in: 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup tomato puree, 1 cup pitted oil-cured black olives, preferably Italian, 2 tablespoons drained capers.
6 Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve Immediately with: Grated pecorino cheese.