Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe). Boneless chicken and broccoli make a delicious pairing in a tomato-garlic sauce. Use your favorite shaped pasta - penne and shells work well.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound 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

2 cups fresh broccoli florets

salt and pepper to taste

1 pinch dried oregano

18 ounces dry penne pasta

¼ cup fresh basil leaves

cut into thin strips

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Add basil and toss well; top with Parmesan cheese. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 367.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.5g 47%

Carbohydrates: 51g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 7.7g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 34mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 627.7IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.1mg 101%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 32.8mg 55%

Folate: 18mcg 5%

Calcium: 49.5mg 5%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 52.1mg 19%

Potassium: 344.6mg 10%

Sodium: 296.1mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 69.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.