Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
* 3 tablespoons olive oil * 20oz.skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces * 1 tablespoon chopped onion * 2 cloves garlic, chopped * 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes * 3 cups fresh broccoli florets * salt and pepper to taste * 1 pinch dried oregano * 18 ounces dry penne pasta * 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and add chicken; cook until slightly brown. Add onion and garlic to cook for about 5 minutes or until garlic is golden and onions are translucent.
2. Add tomatoes, broccoli, salt, pepper and oregano; stir well and bring to a boil. Cover and turn down heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain and add back into pot. Pour chicken sauce into pot and mix well.
4. Add basil and toss well; top with Parmesan cheese. Serve.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RUTHANNKIRBY.
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and add chicken; cook until slightly brown. Add onion and garlic to cook for about 5 minutes or until garlic is golden and onions are translucent.
2. Add tomatoes, broccoli, salt, pepper and oregano; stir well and bring to a boil. Cover and turn down heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain and add back into pot. Pour chicken sauce into pot and mix well.
4. Add basil and toss well; top with Parmesan cheese. Serve.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RUTHANNKIRBY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 363.8
- Total Fat: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 42.1 mg
- Sodium: 292.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 58.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.4 g
- Protein: 25.8 g