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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: Gloria McShane  PHOTO BY: Allrecipes 

"Boneless chicken and broccoli make a delicious pairing in a tomato-garlic sauce. Use your favorite shaped pasta - penne and shells work well."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 93 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by BRADNPHX 
I agree that this recipe needed something. I prepared it by browning the chicken, then added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by DONNIEKAY 
I used chicken broth to cook the chicken, onion and garlic in and skipped the cheese so it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2005 by MLM72 
Very good! I added extra garlic (5 cloves), one large onion, a tsp+ of oregano, and some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by jrsmith_80 
This recipe was bad! I double the recipe and followed the recipe exactly and is was way to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by Smiley OReilly 
This was really good, but was a little time consuming to cook the chicken and then cut it up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by Jamie 
This is the first dish that i made with my boyfriend. We loved it the first time and then on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2005 by RVISSER1 
Pretty good! I took the advice of others and added more chicken, more garlic and more onion. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2007 by kjd021608 
My fiance and I thought this was a nice light dish. Lots of flavor. Might add more veggies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by ButteringBagels 
Loved this recipe, but I added fresh oregano instead of dried to give it a more vibrant flavor. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.95 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Aaron Lee 
I wish I read the reviews first before I made this. It warns about lack of flavor. It crossed... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 368

  • Total Fat: 7.7g
  • Cholesterol: 34mg
  • Sodium: 296mg
  • Total Carbs: 51g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
  • Protein: 23.5g

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