Cheesy Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Pasta with Broccoli
 
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Serves: 10-12
Ingredients
  • 1 box (13.25 oz.) whole grain penne pasta
  • 1 head broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 2 cups Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip with a Kick
  • Sea salt, fresh ground pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, as needed or desired
  • Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Two minutes shy of cooking time, add broccoli florets to the cooking pasta
  3. Reserve one cup of starching cooking water after cooking pasta and broccoli but before draining. Drain pasta and broccoli. Return to warm pot and set aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add chicken to the skillet and brown on all sides, approximately 5 minutes.
  6. Add onions and garlic and saute for 3-5 minutes or until onions are softened and beginning to turn translucent.
  7. Add Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip with a Kick to the cooked chicken mixture and stir to combine and heat through.
  8. Add cheesy spinach artichoke dip and chicken mixture and reserved starchy cooking water to the cooked pasta and broccoli. Stir to combine.
  9. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  10. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese
  11. Serve with garlic bread and/or a simple green salad. Enjoy!!
Recipe by Becky's Best Bites at https://beckysbestbites.com/cheesy-chicken-spinach-and-artichoke-pasta-with-broccoli/