30-Minute Chicken Broccoli Penne
Looking for a delicious, easy and budget friendly meal that your kids will love? This Chicken Broccoli Penne fits the bill.
Servings 8
Calories 474kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta gluten-free if necessary
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts diced
- 3 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 6 ounces mozzarella shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with oil.
- Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions, adding broccoli in the last three minutes.
- Transfer to a colander to drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, until cooked through. Add in marinara and ricotta cheese and cook until heated through about 4 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and broccoli and toss to combine. Transfer to prepared dish and top with mozzarella cheese. Cook for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 714mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 933IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 3mg