Angel Hair Pasta Chicken

Angel Hair Pasta Chicken

INGREDIENTS
• 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


DIRECTIONS
1. 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.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 2 to 4 minutes, or until al dente; drain and set aside.
3. 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.
4. Place drained pasta in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken/vegetable mixture and serve immediately.