Showing posts with label Garlic Herb Chicken con Broccoli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Garlic Herb Chicken con Broccoli. Show all posts

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Garlic Herb Chicken con Broccoli (Olive Garden copy cat)

This is always my very favorite thing to eat when I go to Olive Garden!!  I found this recipe and thought I would share!  

2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2 inch thickness)
4 Tablespoons olive oil
16 oz dry orecchiette pasta **I have only been able to find these online

           (I used large shell pasta)
1 pint heavy whipping cream 
4 Tablespoons butter 
2 teaspoons minced garlic 
4 teaspoons cornstarch 
3 cups broccoli florets 
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 

*Spice Mixture* 
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley 
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Garlic Herb seasoning
1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

Combine ingredients from spice mixture. Rub onto the chicken breasts. Cook chicken in the olive oil until browned, set aside and keep warm. 

Cook orecchiette pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until "almost" done. Drain, and return pasta to pot. 

Stir butter or margarine, and garlic into a sauté pan. Cook until garlic caramelizes, then add the cream and the cornstarch on medium heat until it thickens to a sauce. Add broccoli and allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes, before adding pasta. Add additional salt, if necessary.

Remove from heat. Place pasta and broccoli on plate and top with a chicken breast.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.