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Chicken Broccoli Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce
Chicken broccoli pasta gets kicked up a notch with a simple, yet flavorful, white wine butter sauce bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
455 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta regular or whole wheat, dry
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 20 ounces chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless skinless
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or chili flakes)
- ½ cup white wine dry
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Parmigiano-Reggiano optional garnish, fresh
- basil optional garnish, fresh
- black pepper (optional add)
Instructions
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
455kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
51.1g
(17%)
Protein
37.3g
(75%)
Fat
11.2g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3.1g
(16%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.1g
(48%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
691mg
(29%)
Fiber
4.7g
(19%)
Sugar
2.1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 455
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 455kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 51.1g | 17% |
| Protein | 37.3g | 75% |
| Fat | 11.2g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1g | 48% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 691mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 19% |
| Sugar | 2.1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.