Bow Ties with Spicy Chicken Bits and Broccoli

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Bow Ties with Spicy Chicken Bits and Broccoli

Yields1 Serving
 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
1

Bring 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.

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

1

Bring 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.

Notes

Bow Ties with Spicy Chicken Bits and Broccoli