Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Ginger-Turmeric Chicken Pasta with Broccoli

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pasta

12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
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1 tsp salt, plus more for pasta water
3 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head)

For the chicken

1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp olive oil, divided

For the sauce

1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
½ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.

For serving

¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, tender with a slight resistance at the center. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets directly to the pasta water. Drain through a colander and set aside.
2
Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season with 1 tsp salt. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, for 3–4 minutes until the undersides are golden and the pieces release easily from the pan. Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the chicken is opaque throughout and registers 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer to a plate.

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