Broccoli Penne


Course : Chicken
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1/4 cup oil -- divided

1/4 cup pine nuts -- (pignolia), or

1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli -- thawed and drained

2 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 cup water

2 pieces chicken flavored bouillon cubes

1 dash ground red pepper

1 dash red pepper flakes -- as desired

8 ounces penne rigate -- ( 3 1/3 cups), cooked and drained

2 cups cooked chicken -- cut into chunks
 

Preparation / Directions:


In a large skillet heat 2 Tbsp oil over med-high heat. Add pine nuts; cook and stir 1 minute or until lightly browned. Remove nuts; set aside. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in skillet. Add broccoli and garlic; stirring frequently, cook 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add water, bouillon cubes and ground red pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve bouillon cubes; simmer 1 minutes. Add pasta, chicken and pine nuts; toss to coat.

 

Nutritional Information:

519 Calories (kcal); 22g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 47g Carbohydrate; 60mg Cholesterol; 76mg Sodium


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