Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cooked chicken breast halves, diced (about 2 cups)
  • 1 cup diced roasted red peppers
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves

Method

  • Cook penne according to package directions.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until soft.
  • Add broccoli, carrots and mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, until mushrooms soften.
  • Add chicken, red peppers, tomatoes, and broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in penne and peas cook 2 minutes to heat through and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
  • Transfer mixture to a serving plate and top with Parmesan and basil.