1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
8 cups broccoli florets
1 pkg whole wheat penne pasta
2 Tbsp Romano or Parmesan cheese
black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring until translucent, being careful not to let the onion brown. Add the chicken and cook, stirring until no longer pink throughout and a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees is reached. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the water boils, add the broccoli and cook until firm yet tender. Using a slotted spoon or skimmer, transfer the broccoli to the saucepan with the chicken. Cook until the broccoli is soft.
Return the large pot of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Add the pasta, water and salt to the broccoli mixture; toss to mix. Add the cheese and mix again. Serve immediately in individual dishes and top with fresh ground pepper to taste. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Originally Submitted
4/14/2013
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