Simple Way to Orecchiette Little Ears Pasta

Orecchiette With Chicken And Broccoli

Its name, which means little ears, comes from its shape, which also makes it a great capturer of sauce and cheese.

Recipe Summary Orecchiette With Chicken And Broccoli

A favorite dish with a wonderful specialty pasta, orecchiette, which is a substantial pasta that holds sauce nicely.

Ingredients | Orecchiette Little Ears Pasta

1 (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta

¼ cup butter

¼ cup olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

3 cups chopped broccoli

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons dried basil

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

salt to taste

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orecchiette and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.

While pasta is cooking, combine butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shredded chicken, broccoli, Parmesan cheese, basil, pepper, and garlic powder; toss to coat. Stir in pasta and reserved pasta water until evenly distributed. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.

You can add red peppers while sauteing the garlic for extra color and flavor. I also like to add a pinch of crushed red pepper to the garlic for a touch of heat.

Romano cheese can be used in place of Parmesan, if desired.

I prefer to brine 4 to 5 pounds of chicken in 1/2 cup kosher salt, 1/3 cup light brown sugar, and 1 gallon water for 1 hour before seasoning, and then grill or saute the chicken in olive oil. I shred it with my fingers after it cools and have plenty for several recipes.

Info | Orecchiette Little Ears Pasta

prep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

TAG : Orecchiette With Chicken And Broccoli

Meat and Poultry Recipes, Chicken, Chicken Breast Recipes, Pasta,

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