Best 5 Chicken Broccoli Rabe Saute Recipes

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**Chicken Broccoli Rabe Sauté: A Delightful and Nutritious Dish**

Savor the delectable flavors of chicken broccoli rabe sauté, a dish that combines tender chicken, earthy broccoli rabe, and a savory sauce. This sauté is a symphony of flavors and textures, with the chicken providing a lean protein source, the broccoli rabe adding a slight bitterness and a touch of crunch, and the sauce bringing it all together with its umami-rich taste. Not only is this dish a culinary delight, but it's also packed with essential nutrients, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, chicken broccoli rabe sauté is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

**Additional Recipe Ideas:**

**1. Chicken Broccoli Rabe Stir-Fry:** Elevate your sauté to a stir-fry by adding a variety of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and snap peas. Toss everything together in a hot wok or large skillet until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through.

**2. Chicken Broccoli Rabe Pasta:** Transform your sauté into a hearty pasta dish by tossing it with your favorite cooked pasta, grated Parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. The combination of the sautéed chicken and broccoli rabe with the pasta creates a satisfying and flavorful meal.

**3. Chicken Broccoli Rabe Soup:** Cozy up with a warm bowl of chicken broccoli rabe soup on a chilly day. Simply simmer the sautéed chicken and broccoli rabe in a flavorful broth, adding diced tomatoes, beans, or barley for extra texture and nutrition. Serve with a side of crusty bread for a comforting and nourishing meal.

**4. Chicken Broccoli Rabe Pizza:** Create a unique and delicious pizza by topping your favorite pizza dough with the sautéed chicken and broccoli rabe, mozzarella cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and enjoy a delightful fusion of flavors.

These recipe variations offer exciting ways to enjoy the classic combination of chicken and broccoli rabe. Whether you prefer a stir-fry, pasta, soup, or pizza, there's a recipe here to suit your taste and occasion. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary journey with chicken broccoli rabe as the star of the show.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BROCCOLI RABE SAUTE WITH CHICKEN SAUSAGE



Broccoli Rabe Saute with Chicken Sausage image

This saute is delicious as a side dish or tossed with pasta as a main.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 anchovy fillets, optional
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 ounces fresh chicken sausage, removed from casing (1 to 2 links)
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 bunches broccoli rabe, cut crosswise with water still clinging to it (blanched if desired) 1-inch thick and well washed (1 pound each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic, anchovy fillets (if using), and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, until anchovy breaks down and garlic is just golden, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Add chicken sausage; increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until opaque, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add raisins and as much broccoli rabe to skillet as will fit; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing and adding remaining broccoli rabe as there is room; cook until broccoli rabe is tender, 6 to 10 minutes (less if it has been blanched).
  • Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g

5 INGREDIENT SAUTEED CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE WITH BLACK OLIVES, SUNDRIED TOMATOES AND FETA



5 Ingredient Sauteed Chicken and Broccoli Rabe with Black Olives, Sundried Tomatoes and Feta image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup diced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon oil from jar
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 bunch broccoli rabe, chopped
1/2 cup sliced pitted black olives
1/4 cup water
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oil from sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Add tomatoes, broccoli rabe, olives, and 1/4 cup water, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook 3 minutes, until broccoli rabe wilts and chicken is cooked through. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving plate and top with feta cheese. Usually served with capellini pasta or rice.

FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI RABE



Fusilli with Chicken and Broccoli Rabe image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, plus more for the pasta water
1/2 pound (8 ounces) fusilli pasta
1 bunch broccoli rabe, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 shallot, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Half a rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and shredded, about 2 cups shredded meat
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Season the water generously with salt. Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate, about 6 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe to the water with the pasta and cook for an additional minute. Drain well reserving 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat an additional minute. To the hot oil add the garlic, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes, if using. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes or until soft and fragrant. Add the chicken and toss well to coat in all the flavors. Cook, stirring often until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add the pasta to the pan along with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Toss well to combine adding the pasta water as needed to create a light sauce. Serve with additional cheese if desired.

EASY SAUTEED BROCCOLI RABE



Easy Sauteed Broccoli Rabe image

Serve sauteed broccoli rabe as a side to our Osso Buco.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced 1/8 inch thick
1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed and washed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock, preferably homemade

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the broccoli rabe, and season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken stock, and cook, covered but stirring often, until broccoli rabe is softened, about 10 minutes. Serve.

ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI RABE



Rosemary Chicken with Broccoli Rabe image

Categories     Chicken     Leafy Green     Bake     Sauté     Low Cal     Rosemary     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
5 teaspoons minced garlic
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 bunches broccoli rabe or collard greens, thick stem ends trimmed, tender stems and leaves cut into 1-inch pieces (about 12 cups)
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, shallots, 2 teaspoons oil, rosemary and 1 teaspoon garlic in glass dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; chill 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring large pot of water to boil. Add broccoli rabe; cook 1 minute. Drain. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 teaspoons garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add broccoli rabe; stir until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer to 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Heat same skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; sauté until brown but not cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Arrange chicken atop broccoli rabe. Add broth and reserved marinade to skillet; boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour over chicken. Cover with foil; bake until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh chicken and broccoli rabe.
  • If you don't have chicken broth on hand, you can substitute water.
  • To make the dish more spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the chicken and broccoli rabe over rice or noodles.

Conclusion:

This chicken and broccoli rabe sauté is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, the broccoli rabe is slightly bitter and crunchy, and the sauce is flavorful and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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