HappyCook80's Recipe

Broccoli Rabe Chicken Fusilli with Olives

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Broccoli Rabe Chicken Fusilli with Olives

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces bacon, chopped
12 ounce chicken breast, sliced into 2 inch strips
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped rosemary
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup pinenuts
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup white wine
2 cups broccoli rabe, boiled and coarsely chopped
1 cup ripe olives
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/4 pounds cooked fusilli pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fat is rendered. Stir in chicken, season with rosemary, salt and pepper flakes and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until browned. Add pinenuts and garlic and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, then pour in wine.

Mix in broccoli rabe, ripe olives and chicken stock and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Toss with pasta and extra virgin olive oil and cook until heated through.

Remove from heat and top with parmesan cheese just before serving.
Serves 4.