Name: Easy Chicken Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 6 ounces dried multigrain or whole-grain penne pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery and onions, undrained; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or oregano; 1 pinch Shaved Parmesan cheese

Ingredients

12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 ounces dried multigrain or whole-grain penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery and onions, undrained
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or oregano
1 pinch Shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Cut chicken into bite-size strips; set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add broccoli; cook and stir for 3 minutes more. Remove broccoli from skillet.
Step 3

Add chicken to the hot skillet; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink. Return broccoli to the skillet. Add undrained tomatoes and drained pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Step 4

To serve, divide mixture among four shallow bowls. Sprinkle with basil or oregano and, if desired, Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups

Per Serving:

221 calories; protein 20g; carbohydrates 27g; dietary fiber 3g; sugars 5g; fat 4g; cholesterol 33mg; sodium 242mg.

Exchanges:

2 lean protein, 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetables

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