Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Recipe
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Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

By: Gloria McShane 
"Boneless chicken and broccoli make a delicious pairing in a tomato-garlic sauce. Use your favorite shaped pasta - penne and shells work well."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (103)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 368 | Total Fat: 7.7g | Cholesterol: 34mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2004 by BRADNPHX   view full review
I agree that this recipe needed something. I prepared it by browning the chicken, then added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by DONNIEKAY   view full review
I used chicken broth to cook the chicken, onion and garlic in and skipped the cheese so it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2005 by MLM72   view full review
Very good! I added extra garlic (5 cloves), one large onion, a tsp+ of oregano, and some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by Jamie Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is the first dish that i made with my boyfriend. We loved it the first time and then on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2005 by RVISSER1   view full review
Pretty good! I took the advice of others and added more chicken, more garlic and more onion. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2006 by jrsmith_80   view full review
This recipe was bad! I double the recipe and followed the recipe exactly and is was way to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by Yentruoc.g   view full review
My Boyfriend and I enjoyed this! Instead of regular penne pasta, I used whole wheat penne. In...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2009 by Tiffanie   view full review
light meal. I added mushrooms and i broiled fresh tomatoes instead of canned ones.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by Smiley OReilly   view full review
This was really good, but was a little time consuming to cook the chicken and then cut it up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by ButteringBagels   view full review
Loved this recipe, but I added fresh oregano instead of dried to give it a more vibrant flavor.

 

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