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Pasta Shells with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts

Sounds really good, on my to cook list!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 400 grams fresh brussel sprouts, OR frozen, they would work also, thawed
  • 1 cup chicken stock, fresh or from powder
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 red onion, diced, or just go with a small yellow onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 250 grams medium pasta shells, OR just go with Penne pasta
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and diced

Instructions
 

  • Cut the brussel sprouts into quarters from the top to the step, set aside.
  • In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon each butter and a splash of olive oil over moderate heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and just done, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes. Cut into small pieces.
  • In the same pan, heat the a splash of olive oil over moderately low heat. Add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, Brussels sprouts, stock, and red-pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook covered, until the Brussels sprouts are just done, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken, lemon juice, parsley, Parmesan, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, season with salt and pepper to your liking. Remove from the heat.
  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain and toss with the sauce. Serve.

Notes

Chicken would cost about 40 Baht, everything else is low cost or on hand, easily well under $1 per serving.
Adapted from an internet recipe.