Penne Broccoli Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 tbsps parmesan cheeseNutrition
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakesNutrition
• 1 dash saltNutrition
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oilNutrition
• 4 cloves garlicNutrition
• 1 lb broccoliNutrition
• 1/2 cup waterNutrition
• 4 oz penne pastaNutrition

Directions

1. 1Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente.
2. 2Trim the ends of the broccoli stems and cut off the flowers. Peel the outer fibrous layer off the main stalks and cut the stalks into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3Separate the flower of the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4Place the broccoli in a colander and rinse under cold running water.
5. 5Put it in a saucepan with the olive oil, garlic, water, and salt.
6. 6Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and let steam until the broccoli is bright green and very crunchy-tender - no more than five minutes. Remove the lid and boil off most of the remaining liquid.
7. 7Toss the broccoli with cooked pasta and chicken. Top with red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition per serving

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