This dinner is easy to make in just 20 minutes. Cheap $1.55/plate with only 605 calories plus broccoli. A creamy, healthy chicken pasta dish.

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Creamy Chicken Penne Rigato with Broccoli

  • o Total time: 20 minutes
  • o Serving: 4 dinner plates
  • o Cost: $1.55/plate; local cost in KY, USA
  • o Calories: 605/plate; source: USDA
  • o Protein: 35g/plate; USDA

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz (283g) penne rigate pasta
  • 3 TBS (43g) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 TBS (7.5g) cornstarch
  • 12-16 oz (340g-453g) broccoli
  • 1/3 cup (79 mL) heavy cream
  • 2 cups (473 mL) 2% milk
  • 10 oz (283g) boneless-skinless chicken breast, about 1 ½ breast
  • ¼ cup (22g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 tsp (2g) Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp (0.6g) ground pepper

Instructions:

  1. Boil the water (with about ½ TBS (9g) Kosher salt) to cook the pasta according to package’s instructions.
  2. Place a large pan over medium-high heat; add butter to the pan
  3. Dice the onion; add to the pan; stir occasionally
  4. Chop broccoli into bite-size pieces; set aside
  5. Mince garlic; add to the pan; stir occasionally until lightly brown.
  6. Add cornstarch; stir; reduce heat to medium; add broccoli; stir up;
  7. Add heavy cream; then milk; stir occasionally.
  8. Slice chicken into thin slices and add to the pan; stir occasionally until cooked
  9. Add Parmesan cheese; stir until melted
  10. Add salt, pepper and more to taste if needed


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