Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 pound dry penne (regular or whole wheat)
  • 8 cups broccoli florets
  • 20 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red peper flakes (or chili flakes)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil (optional garnish)
  • black pepper (optional add)

Instruction

  • Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
  • Two minutes before the pasta is done cooking, add the broccoli to the same pot cooking the pasta.
  • Drain the pasta and broccoli and return to pan; set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat (medium high) and add cooking spray. Sprinkle cubed chicken breasts with salt and pepper (optional) and red peper flakes. Add to pan and brown, 7-9 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and reserve.
  • Leaving the pan on medium-high, add white wine and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan by scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
  • Add butter to the pan and heat until melted. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth then simmer for an additional minute or two.
  • Add reserved chicken and any juices formed back to the pot with the pasta and broccoli. Stir in lemon butter sauce and toss well. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
  • Stir in olive oil before dividing between 6 plates. Serve with plenty of Parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.