Chicken and Broccoli Rabe With Fusilli Pasta

Ingredients

• 16 ounces fusilli (or gemelli)
• 2 bunches broccoli rabe, de-stemmed
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
• salt and pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling, salted water.

2. 2

   Remove the pasta from the water with a strainer, saving the water in the pot. Set pasta aside.

3. 3

   Return water to the heat and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Blanch broccoli rabe for two minutes, then strain and set aside.

5. 5

   Dredge chicken in flour, shake off excess.

6. 6

   Heat oil over medium high heat in a large saute pan and cook chicken for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

7. 7

   Add garlic, broccoli rabe, salt and pepper to chicken, toss to combine.

8. 8

   Add wine and broth, stir to combine and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

9. 9

   Add cooked pasta, stir to combine and remove from heat.

10. 10

    Serve topped with grated cheese.