Broccoli, Garlic, and Lemon Penne With Rotisserie Chicken

Published on April 26, 2020 | By Extended Stay America |

- Prep Time
- 15 Minutes

For quicker prep, buy bagged broccoli florets. For more cheese flavor and fewer calories, grate your own Parmesan cheese with a Microplane grater, a small-holed handheld grater. It produces a finer shred, so you get more coverage with less cheese.

Ingredients

1/2 pound penne pasta
5 cups broccoli florets or 1 (12-ounce)
bag broccoli florets
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pre-cooked small rotisserie chicken

Nutrition Info

395 Calories
155 - Calories from Fat
17.0 g Total Fat
3.0 g - Saturated Fat
0.0 g - Trans Fat
2.0 g - Polyunsaturated Fat
10.7 g - Monounsaturated Fat
5 mg Cholesterol
135 mg Sodium
50 g Total Carbohydrate
5 g - Dietary Fiber
4 g - Sugars
13 g Protein

Instructions

Prepare penne according to package directions for al dente (just firm). Two to three minutes before penne is ready, add broccoli. Finish cooking, drain, and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Sauté the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes, or until aromatic and beginning to color.
Add pasta, broccoli, and lemon zest and cook until coated with sauce. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cut up the rotisserie chicken into strips and place on top of pasta. Transfer to serving bowl and top with cheese.

Servings : Serves 4
Ready in : 30 Minutes
Recipe Type : Lunch