Pasta Shells with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Name: Pasta Shells with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 340 grams fresh Brussels sprouts (or one 10-ounce package frozen), cut into quarters from top to stem end; 3 Tbsps butter; 237 milliliters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 2 Tbsps cooking oil; 59 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 79 milliliters grated Parmesan cheese; 227 grams pasta shells; 1 red onion, chopped; 0 teaspoons dried red-pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all)

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Pasta Shells with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts a try. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 559 calories, 38g of protein, and 22g of fat each. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. A mixture of chicken breasts, garlic, pasta shells, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the butter you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Butter Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon each of the oil and the butter over moderate heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Cook the breasts until browned and just done, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

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Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes.

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Cut into small pieces.

In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderately low heat.

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Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, Brussels sprouts, broth, and red-pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook,covered, until the Brussels sprouts are just done, about 5 minutes.

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Add the chicken, lemon juice, parsley, Parmesan, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

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Remove from the heat.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until just done, about 10 minutes.

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Drain and toss with the sauce.

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Wine Recommendation: A crisp white wine such as a chardonnay-based Chablis from France matches up nicely with the acidity of the lemon juice in the sauce.

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