Chicken Con Broccoli Olive Garden Style Food

GARLIC HERB CHICKEN CON BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook Pasta according to package directions until just tender, drain.
• Steam and/or boil Broccoli until tender but not too soft. (I like to be a rebel and add the broccoli directly to the pasta water when the pasta has 6-7 minutes left to cook to save myself a dirty dish, it turns out perfect!)
• While the pasta and broccoli are cooking mix flour, salt, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes in a shallow bowl. Butterfly and tenderize chicken and dredge in flour mixture. Set Aside.
• Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When the oil is very hot, add two pieces of chicken to pan. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes before turning to the other side. Flip to the other side and cook another 2-3 minutes then lower the heat to medium and continue cooking until it reaches 165 degrees. Repeat with remaining two pieces of chicken adding more oil if necessary.
• In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Mix half and half with bouillon and cornstarch and quickly whisk it into the pan. Continue to cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble and thicken. Remove from heat and salt to taste. Add pasta and broccoli. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary and serve with a chicken breast on top and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

CHICKEN CON BROCCOLI (OLIVE GARDEN STYLE)

Steps:

• First, cook the Broccoli.
• In a medium saucepan, cook the chicken in the olive oil, letting each side brown.
• Leave remaining oil drippings in pan, setting the chicken aside for now.
• In salted walter, boil the pasta, not quite all the way, (it will be simmered later).
• Drain the pasta, and place it back into pot.
• In the remaining olive oil from chicken, over medium, brown the garlic.
• When caremelized, add the heavy cream & cornstarch and stir well.
• Stir once in a while, allowing the sauce to thicken.
• When prepared, add the sauce to the pasta combining fettuccini pasta.
• Chop the chicken into cubes, toss in into pasta, add broccoi.
• Combine well, add in salt and pepper and the cheese.
• Enjoy!
• Remember, this is 4 servings, you may double.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI ALFREDO

Steps:

• Steam broccoli florets until just tender, about 3 minutes; set aside.
• Preheat broiler. Butter 13x9x2-inch broilerproof baking dish. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high. Working in batches, sauté chicken strips until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken strips to bowl. Add sliced red bell pepper to Dutch oven and sauté until just tender, about 5 minutes. Add whipping cream, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese and all of Monterey Jack cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add chicken strips and any juices in bowl to sauce. Add freshly cooked pasta and steamed broccoli florets and toss until sauce coats mixture, about 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese over. Broil until just golden on top, about 3 minutes, and serve.