Chicken and Broccoli Parmesan Pasta

By Ksteve10

Ingredients

• 8 oz dried whole wheat or multigrain penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
• 3 c Fresh Broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tsp adobo seasoning
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 c light mayonnaise
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 TBSP shaved Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from eatbetteramerica.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain well. Return to hot Dutch oven.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine chicken pieces and adobo seasoning; toss to coat. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
3. Add chicken to drained pasta and broccoli in Dutch oven. Stir in mayonnaise and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
4. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Use frozen broccoli instead of fresh.