NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole grain penne pasta

5 oz chicken breast

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic

1 cup broccoli florets

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole grain penne according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  During the last 3 minutes of pasta cooking, add the broccoli florets to the pot to blanch them until tender-crisp.

• 3

  While pasta cooks, season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper, then sauté in a non-stick pan over medium heat until golden and cooked through.

• 4

  Remove chicken from the pan and slice into bite-sized strips.

• 5

  In the same pan, add the extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing for 1 minute until the aroma is released.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and broccoli, then add them to the pan with the garlic oil, tossing well to coat.

• 7

  Stir in the sliced chicken and grated parmesan cheese, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.