Asian Sesame Chicken and Broccoli

from CHRISTI REED

8 oz. angel hair pasta
2 cups small croccoli florets
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts-cut into thin strips
3/4 cups Kraft Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp each:  ginger, garlic powder, crushed red pepper
1/3 chopped dry roasted peanuts (optional)

Cook pasta according to package, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last 3 minutes of the past cooking time.

Meanwhile spray a large skillet with cooking spray and cook the chicken. Stir in dressing, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and red pepper.

Drain pasta and place in large bowl.  Add chicken mixture and mix together (lightly).  Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

Note:  If nervous about crushed red pepper flakes, add 1/8 tsp starting out.

Serve over brown rice.

Chicken Pesto pasta with Broccoli

I got this recipe from the wonderful Christi Reed.  It became a quick family favorite.  Very quick and easy to throw together, but tastes really good.

2 chicken breasts cut into thin strips
3/4 lb. angel hair pasta
1 jar classico alfredo sauce
1/2 jar classico pesto sauce
broccoli-however much your family wants
Lemon juice

Cook chicken, boil pasta, combine sauces and heat.  Cook broccoli in a frying pan in butter for 5 minutes.  Do not overcook broccoli.

Serve with lemon juice to squeeze on top.

Side ideas:  green salad, french bread

Pasta and Broccoli Recipe

I love this and my kids love it, Kenneth not so much.  It is a quick and easy meal and a good way to get your kids to eat  broccoli.  Try it, you might like it.

12 oz. uncooked pasta
6 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets, no stems
5 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped (I don't use that much garlic)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
salt and pepper

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.  When water boils, add pasta and broccoli at the same time and cook according to pasta instructions for al dente.  When pasta is almost done cooking, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside.  Drain pasta and broccoli.

Return the pot to the stove and set heat to high; add 1 tbsp olive oil, when hot, add garlic.  Cook until golden, reduce flame to low and add pasta back to the pot.

Mix well, add remaining olive oil, grated cheese, salt and pepper to taste mixing well and smashing any large pieces of broccoli to break up.

Add 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water and mix well adding more if needed.

Serve in pasta bowls with additional grated cheese on the side.