Recipe #6 & #7 - Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken & Steamed Broccoli

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This is a box recipe from Macaroni Grill found at any grocery market. It sold me on the simplicity of the recipe after the last few. I added organic, non-cage feed, steroid free chicken. I set aside the provided noodles and added my own organic ones. I also added fresh parsley and tomatoes. And, of course, a side of fresh steamed broccoli.

I began by boiling the water for the noodle (dash or two of salt and a little olive oil to prevent the sticking). While that was warming up, I melted the butter in the frying pan and added the chicken (cut into 1/4 in chunks). Cooked until all sides were white.

Next added the milk and seasoning. Brought to boil, then simmered on medium heat for 6 mins. Then began to chop the tomatoes and parsley.

About this time, start steaming the broccoli. It should be finished the same time you are ready to serve. I added lemon juice, salt and pepper while it was steaming.

After the 6 or so mins. I added the tomatoes, parsley, and creamy sauce provided. Let simmer for another 6 mins and drain the noodles.

Add noodles to chicken and shiz. Mix and top with grated parmesan cheese. Add the broccoli with light butter and addition salt and pepper to taste. 

This one is extremely simple. By substituting a couple of the boxed ingredients and adding your own, you can make it more healthy than the original Macaroni Grill recipe.

Rating: 7

Time: 35 mins

Serves: 4

Adjusted Ingredients:

1 lb uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup milk

3 cups linguini pasta (substituted)

1 package provided seasoning

1 package provided creamy sauce

1 package provided sun dried tomatoes (can be substituted for organic sun dried tomatoes)

2 fresh roman tomatoes 

1/3 cup fresh parsley 

Salt and pepper
Grated parmesan cheese

Broccoli recipe:
3 heads organic broccoli
Lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Butter