Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Name: Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Total time: 20
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 tablespoon chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets; salt and pepper to taste; 1 pinch dried oregano; 18 ounces dry penne pasta; 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe by Gloria McShane from allrecipes.com

Dinner 20 Mins.

Ingredients

8 servings

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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 tablespoon chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets

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salt and pepper to taste
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1 pinch dried oregano
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18 ounces dry penne pasta
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0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and add chicken; cook until slightly brown. Add onion and garlic to cook for about 5 minutes or until garlic is golden and onions are translucent.
Add tomatoes, broccoli, salt, pepper and oregano; stir well and bring to a boil. Cover and turn down heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain and add back into pot. Pour chicken sauce into pot and mix well.
Add basil and toss well; top with Parmesan cheese. Serve.