CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PENNE

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My boyfriend said this is one of the best dinners I ever made for him. It is very easy and delicious.

Provided by Moxie890

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 large broccoli, crown
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves
1 (16 ounce) box dry penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Rub each chicken breast with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and saute in a skillet until cooked through. Once it is cooked, dice the chicken and set aside. In the same pan lightly brown the 1/4c of bread crumbs.
  • 2. Poor the 1/4c of olive oil in a small sauce pan. Mince/ crush the garlic cloves and add them to the oil. Then gently heat the mixture until the garlic is golden. Take the warmed oil and garlic off the heat and set aside.
  • 3. Cut the broccoli in to bite size florets. Boil the broccoli in slightly salted water for about five minutes or until tender.
  • 4. Cook the pasta according to the packaging directions in a large pan. Once the pasta is cooked and drained return it to the pan and add the broccoli and chicken.
  • 5. Next add the oil and garlic. Stir until everything is evenly coated. Then add the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Stir well again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.6, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 45.2, Sodium 333.4, Carbohydrate 106.8, Fiber 16.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 32.3

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