Best 5 Chicken And Broccolini Aglio E Olio Recipes

SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt the water well (about 2 tablespoons of kosher salt). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until just al dante or a little before (mine took about 9 minutes). Before you drain the pasta, make sure to reserve about 1 ½ cups of the pasta cook water.
• Meanwhile, 4 minutes after you add the pasta to the boiling water, warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, tossing regularly until the garlic is just turning golden brown (manage the heat well so that the garlic does not overcook). Add the red pepper flakes and toss for 30 seconds or so. If the pasta is not ready, move the oil off the heat for now.
• Carefully ladle the reserved pasta cooking water in the pan. Bring to a simmer until the liquid reduces by about 1/3.
• Add the cooked pasta and toss around for a couple of minutes. Turn the heat off and add the parmesan and parsley. Toss to combine.
• Allow the pasta a couple more minutes to rest and absorb the sauce. Serve with more Parmesan and red pepper flakes to the side.

BROCCOLI RABE AND CHICKEN AGLIO OLIO (WITH OIL AND GARLIC)

Steps:

• While the pasta (Angel Hair takes about 4 minutes) is cooking start aglio olio.
• In a heavy saucepan with a med/low flame, add 1/4 cup of oil and garlic.
• Lightly sauté garlic do not let the garlic get dark brown.
• Add chicken stock and stir.
• Add chicken.
• Add Broccoli Rabe.
• Do not drain pasta; use tongs to "pull" pasta out of pot and put in to pan with chicken and broccoli rabe.
• Toss and serve with fresh grated cheese.

SPAGHETTI AND BROCCOLI AGLIO OLIO

Steps:

• Add the broccoli florets to a large pot of boiling, salted water and cook until al dente, 3 to 4 minutes. Prepare a bowl of ice water. Remove the florets from the pot, reserving the cooking water. Stop the cooking process by shocking them in the ice water. Remove the florets and pat dry.
• Add the spaghetti in the same pot of water. Cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the oil, sliced broccoli stems, red pepper flakes and garlic to a large skillet over medium-low heat and sprinkle with salt. Cook until the garlic is lightly toasted and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Add the florets, toss to coat and warm through.
• Drain the pasta in a colander set in the sink, and add the pasta to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium-high. Toss the ingredients and adjust the seasoning if needed. Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve.

BROCCOLI AGLIO OLIO (WITH GARLIC AND OLIVE OIL)

Steps:

• Steam broccoli over a pot of boiling water, or in a veggie steamer, for about 5 minutes.
• Feel free to steam more or less, depending on how your family likes their veggies cooked.
• Keep in mind that you will also be sautéing the broccoli in the next step.
• In a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and saute for about 45 seconds to impart its flavors into the oil.
• Before the garlic begins to brown, add the red pepper flakes and broccoli to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLINI AGLIO E OLIO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccolini; boil 3 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove broccolini to a bowl. Add pasta to pot. Cook following package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. While pasta is cooking, coat the chicken pieces with flour, shaking off excess. Season with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the black pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Add garlic, capers, brine and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute. Add cooked broccolini and reserved pasta water. Bring to a simmer. Add pasta and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and coat pasta with liquid. Transfer to a large platter and drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.