Easy Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup reduced-fat Alfredo sauce

Directions

• Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until lightly browned. Add pepper; saute 3-5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink and pepper is tender.
• Drain pasta mixture; add to the pan. Reduce heat to low. Stir in broth, then Alfredo sauce; cook and stir until heated through. Yield: 4 servings.

Amanda