Chicken, Broccoli, And Cherry Tomato Fusilli

Serves: 4

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

44

Spice

48

Sweetness

49

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Kosher Salt

1 cup

Cherry

Directions:

1

In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the chicken, broth, 1 teaspoon of the salt, smashed garlic, and parsley

2

Bring just to a boil, remove from the heat, and set aside, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes

3

Remove the chicken, strain the broth

4

Pull the chicken into strips and put in a bowl with about 1/4 cup of the broth

5

Reserve the rest of the chicken broth

6

Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously

7

Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes

8

Transfer broccoli with a slotted spoon to a bowl

9

Return the water to a boil, add the fusilli and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente to tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes

10

While the pasta cooks, combine the minced garlic, oil, and chile flakes in a large skillet

11

Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes

12

Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until somewhat soft, about 1 minute

13

Add 1/2 cup of the broth, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and stir in the butter and 1/4 cup of the pecorino until incorporated

14

Stir in the chicken and broccoli, bring to a simmer, and remove from the heat

15

Drain the pasta in a colander in the sink

16

Transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1/4 cup pecorino

17

Pour the sauce over the pasta, season with pepper, and toss to combine

18

(If the sauce around the pasta seems "tight", add a little more broth, until it loosely naps the fusilli

19

) Serve in large bowls and pass additional cheese at the table, if desired