chicken and broccoli pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• add basil and toss well; top with parmesan cheese. serve.