Chicken and Broccoli Penne Pasta
This Chicken and Broccoli Penne Pasta is a delicious and healthy meal packed with flavor and nutrients.
Equipment
- large pot
- large skillet
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne
- 1 package frozen broccoli (12 ounces)
Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced in half into 4 cutlets (about 1 ½ pounds)
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil such as canola
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms such as baby bella
- 2 to 3 cloves large garlic cloves
- 1 package cream cheese or neufchâtel cut into cubes (8 ounces)
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°F. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Stir the penne and frozen broccoli into the boiling water and cook according to the pasta package directions, or about 8 minutes, until al dente. Scoop out 2 cups of the cooking water and set aside. Drain the noodles and broccoli (do not rinse) and return to the pasta pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high until sizzling. Pat the chicken breasts very dry with paper towels and season the tops generously with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan, seasoned side down; do not disturb the chicken once it is in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
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