Chicken and Broccoli Pasta


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • 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

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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

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.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    Really tasty! - 5/26/09