Heart Health Recipes

Chicken and Broccoli Macaroni

Ingredients

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ large onion chopped
1 lb. skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
½ cup skim milk
2 tablespoons Romano cheese, grated
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
6 cups chopped raw broccoli florets
16 oz. elbow macaroni
Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. In the meantime, take a medium-size saucepan and heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent, being careful not to brown.
4. Add chicken pieces and cook thoroughly. When chicken is cooked, remove pan from heat and set aside.  
5. In the large boiling pot, add broccoli and cook until firm, yet tender.
6. Using a slotted spoon or skimmer, remove broccoli and add it to the saucepan with garlic, onion and chicken.
7. Cook mixture until broccoli is more tender, yet still green.
8. Return the large pot of water to a boil and add penne – cook according to package directions.

When pasta is ready, reserve one cup of pasta water and add with skim milk to the chicken and broccoli mixture. Add grated cheese and stir. Serve immediately on individual dishes and top with fresh ground pepper to taste.

Enjoy foods that keep you and your family heart healthy!

Yield: 8 servings

Each serving provides:

Calories: 336
Total fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 37 mg
Sodium: 110 mg