Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken

I got this recipe in the mail, one of those "buy this recipe card set" things. This was a pretty good dish.

4 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-in cubes
1 carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4-in pieces
10-oz package frozed broccoli florets, thawed
2 cloves garlic, minced
12-oz angel hair pasta
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Begin heating water for pasta. Add carrot to skillet; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring, for 2 mintues longer.

Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil, and Parmesan to skillet. Stir to combine. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.

Drain pasta. Place in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken and vegetable mixutre. Serve immediately.

Variation: Substitute one 10-oz package frozen peas for the frozen broccoli and 1 cup chopped cooked ham for the chicken.