Pasta Shells with Chicken and Brussels Sprouts
"If you've always thought that you dislike Brussels sprouts, you've probably never tried them in a combination like this. Mild chicken tames the strength of the sprouts while garlic, lemon juice, red–pepper flakes, and Parmesan unite the two main ingredients and complement them both. Frozen Brussels sprouts are surprisingly good in this recipe, too, though not as fine as fresh. Plus: More Pasta Recipes and Tips..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons cooking oil
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3 tablespoons butter
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 pounds in all)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
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1/2 red onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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3/4 pound fresh Brussels sprouts (or one 10-ounce package frozen), cut into quarters from top to stem end
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1 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
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1/8 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
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1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 pound medium pasta shells
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