Bowtie Pasta with Broccoli

Today's healthy recipe is something that you can order in a Boston, Massachusetts restaurant. If you don't mind paying the ridiculous price and you don't have time to prepare a meal then this is the route to go. However if you do have time then you can prepare this dish in about 20 minutes for a lot less money. It is called 'Chicken Broccoli & Bow tie Pasta Recipe' and it only has 196 calories per serving.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces

dried whole grain or regular bow tie or penne pasta (about 2-1/2 cups)

  • 3 cups

broccoli florets

  • 4

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1-1/4 pounds total), cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 teaspoon

adobo seasoning*

  • 2 tablespoons

olive oil, margarine, or butter

  • 1 clove

garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup

light mayonnaise or salad dressing

  • 1/8 teaspoon

ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons

finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

1.

In a Dutch oven, cook pasta according to package directions, except add broccoli for the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain well. Return to hot pan.

2.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces and adobo seasoning; toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until chicken is lightly brown and cooked through, stirring occasionally.

3.

Add chicken to drained pasta and broccoli in Dutch oven. Stir in the mayonnaise and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.

4.

To serve, top with shredded Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 (1 1/2-cup) servings.

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