Broccoli Chicken Alfredo

By izzie

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
• 3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup reduced-fat alfredo sauce
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute chicken until lightly browned. Add garlic; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and garlic is tender.

Drain pasta mixture; add to the pan; stir in the Alfredo sauce, cheese and pepper; cook and stir until heated through.