Simple and Healhy Penne With Chicken, Broccoli and Cherry Tomato

This recipe came from Prevention's fiber up slim down cookbook. it looks as beautiful on the plate as it does in your mouth

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 dish

Ingredients

• 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 12  ounces  multigrain penne
• 3  cups broccoli florets
• 1⁄4 low sodium chicken broth
• 3  minced garlic cloves
• 1  pint  small cherry tomatoes
• 3  ounces  crumbled gorgonzola
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

1. sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper cut into bite size pieces and brown in a skillet.
2. cook pasta according to package directions.
3. after 7 minutes, add broccoli to the water.
4. cook three more minutes and then drain.
5. add broth and garlic to the skillet and boil until reduced by half.
6. add tomatoes and over low heat cook until color brightens and are soft to the touch.
7. add cheese and stir until well blendedadd everything together and top with parsely.