Fast chicken and broccoli pasta
Prep:
10 mins
Cook:
15 mins
An easy and fast, healthy and delicious family meal.
350g pasta of choice
300g broccoli, cut into small florets
1 tbsp olive oil
3 large skinless boneless chicken fillets, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
Juice of 1 large or 2 small oranges
Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water according to the instructions.
Three minutes before the pasta is cooked, toss the broccoli into the cooking water and continue to boil.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok.
Tip in the chicken and fry, stirring until the chicken is cooked and golden, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the garlic in the last 2 minutes.
Mix the mustard with the orange juice in a small bowl.
Pour the mixture over the chicken, and simmer for a minute or two on a low heat.
Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking water.
Toss the pasta and broccoli together with the chicken, stir in the pasta water then season with salt and pepper before serving.
Serves
4
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Main ingredients
Fruit, Cheese, Pasta & Noodles, Vegetables, Garlic, Mustard
Recipe Type
Family Dinners, Healthy, Pasta/Noodles, Quick Meals
Level of Difficulty
Easy
