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Chicken Broccoli Pasta

Submitted by Wendy H., Vance

Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thawed
2 cups raw broccoli
1 red bell pepper (optional)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 clove garlic
1 package gluten-free spaghetti or other pasta
Italian seasoning
Grated parmesan (optional)

Preparation
1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Sprinkle generous amount of Italian seasoning on both sides
    of chicken breasts.
3. Grill chicken until no longer pink inside.
4. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
5. Cut broccoli into bite-sized trees.
6. If using bell peppers, cut into thin slices and steam with broccoli.
7. Steam veggies until tender but not mushy. (I use a microwave steamer.)
8. Cook pasta according to package and drain.
9. Put butter and garlic in microwave-safe bowl and melt in microwave.
10. Put it all together and enjoy!

Characteristics                                  Eat This For:
Gluten-free                                                      Entree
Sugar-free
Low-sodium
Low-fat
Ready in under 30 minutes