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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
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 455 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 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
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or chili flakes)
  • ½ 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)

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salty water to a boil and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
  2. Two minutes before the pasta is done cooking, add the broccoli to the same pot cooking the pasta.
  3. Drain the pasta and broccoli and return to pan; set aside.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Add butter to the pan and heat until melted. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth then simmer for an additional minute or two.
  7. 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.
  8. Stir in olive oil before dividing between 6 plates. Serve with plenty of Parmigiano cheese and fresh basil.

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 Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 691mg (29%) Fiber 4.7g (19%) Sugar 2.1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

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.