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Angel Hair Pasta Chicken

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Recipe Introduction

Sauteed chicken breast stir fried with carrots, broccoli and garlic then simmered in broth with basil and Parmesan cheese. This mixture tops a bed of angel hair pasta for a springtime favorite. = Submitted By: Sue WW Points
Makes: 4 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
12 ounces angel hair pasta
1 carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
2 cloves garlic, minced
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (no longer pink). Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.

While pasta is cooking, heat 2nd tablespoon oil over medium heat in same skillet used for chicken. Stir fry carrots for about 4 minutes, then add broccoli and garlic and stir fry for another 2 minutes.

Finally, stir in broth, basil and cheese and return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 4 minutes.

Place drained pasta in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken/vegetable mixture and serve immediately.

One serving equals: Calories 432...Protein 27.3g...Total Fat 13.3g...Sodium 507mg...Cholesterol 41mg... Carbohydrates 52.1g...Fiber 5.7g ++++WWP: 10