EASY CHICKEN BROCCOLI PASTA

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"This is so easy to throw together in a pinch. It's great served with some crusty bread and a nice veggie salad." Renee Pajestka - Brunswick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup reduced-fat Alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Add pepper; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and pepper is tender., Drain pasta mixture; add to the pan. Reduce heat to low. Stir in wine, then Alfredo sauce; cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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