Angel Hair Pasta With Chicken

I found this recipe years ago and am now copying it here from our family cookbook binder. Enjoy!

Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbl. olive oil, divided
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1 carrot, sliced diagonally into ¼ inch pieces
• 1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen broccoli florets, thawed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 oz angel hair pasta
• 2/3 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Heat 1 Tbl. oil in medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken.  
2. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.  Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.  
3. Heat remaining oil in same skillet.  
4. Begin heating water for pasta.  
5. Add carrot to skillet; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.  
6. Add broccoli and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.  
7. Cook pasta according to package directions.  
8. While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil and Parmesan to skillet.  Stir to combine.  
9. Return chicken to skillet.  Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.  
10. Drain pasta.  Place in a large serving bowl.  Top with chicken and vegetable mixture.  Serve immediately.