Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Penne
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked multigrain penne pasta
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen small broccoli florets
1 cup fat free half-and-half
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves, finely crushed
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
Directions:
1. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, bring half-and-half to simmer in small saucepan on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese, oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder and salt; whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is well blended. Add chicken; simmer until heated through.
3. Place pasta and broccoli and Chicken in large serving bowl. Toss gently to coat well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Makes 6 Servings
8 ounces uncooked multigrain penne pasta
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen small broccoli florets
1 cup fat free half-and-half
4 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves, finely crushed
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
Directions:
1. Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding broccoli during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, bring half-and-half to simmer in small saucepan on medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cream cheese, oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder and salt; whisk until cheese is melted and sauce is well blended. Add chicken; simmer until heated through.
3. Place pasta and broccoli and Chicken in large serving bowl. Toss gently to coat well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Makes 6 Servings
Per Serving: Calories 283
This has become one of our favorites that I just had to share with ya'll. Enjoy :o)
