Pasta with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Name: Pasta with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 12 oz. cavatappi pasta; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs; salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 tsp. olive oil; 10 oz. Brussels sprouts; 1/4 c. water; 1 tbsp. margarine or butter; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1/4 c. dried plain breadcrumbs; 3 clove garlic; 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp. inely chopped parsley

Published: Aug 30, 2012

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

570

Combining two quick and easy favorites, this pasta with chicken will make any night of the week delicious.

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Ingredients

12 oz. cavatappi pasta
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. olive oil
10 oz. Brussels sprouts
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 cup dried plain breadcrumbs
3 clove garlic
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. inely chopped parsley

Directions

1. Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Cook pasta as label directs.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes or until cooked through (165 degrees F), stirring. Transfer to bowl.
3. Step 3To skillet, add sprouts, water, margarine, red pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring. Add breadcrumbs and garlic. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes to toast breadcrumbs.
4. Step 4Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta; return to pot. Stir in chicken, sprouts, and pasta water. Serve with Parmesan and parsley.