Best 8 Simple And Healhy Penne With Chicken Broccoli And Cherry Tomato Recipes

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Craving a delicious and nutritious meal that's easy to prepare? Look no further than our recipe for simple and healthy penne with chicken, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. This dish combines the flavors of savory chicken, tender broccoli, and sweet cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce, all tossed with penne pasta. Not only is it a delightful meal, but it's also packed with essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a balanced diet.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN, BROCCOLI, AND CHERRY TOMATO FUSILLI



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For a one-dish weekday meal, serve our fusilli with chicken, broccoli and cherry tomatoes. It has half the fat of spaghetti and meatballs, plus it combines a healthy dose of vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (each about 8 ounces)
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 tablespoon kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, 2 smashed and 4 minced
2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
3 slightly heaping cups small broccoli florets (about 7 ounces)
12 ounces spinach fusilli pasta (about 3/4 of a pound box)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon chile flakes
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more to pass
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the chicken, broth, 1 teaspoon of the salt, smashed garlic, and parsley. Bring just to a boil, remove from the heat, and set aside, covered, until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken, strain the broth. Pull the chicken into strips and put in a bowl with about 1/4 cup of the broth. Reserve the rest of the chicken broth.
  • Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat, then salt it generously. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer broccoli with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Return the water to a boil, add the fusilli and cook, stirring occasionally until al dente to tender but not mushy, about 8 minutes.
  • While the pasta cooks, combine the minced garlic, oil, and chile flakes in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until somewhat soft, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup of the broth, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, and stir in the butter and 1/4 cup of the pecorino until incorporated. Stir in the chicken and broccoli, bring to a simmer, and remove from the heat.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander in the sink. Transfer to a bowl and toss with the remaining 1/4 cup pecorino. Pour the sauce over the pasta, season with pepper, and toss to combine. (If the sauce around the pasta seems "tight", add a little more broth, until it loosely naps the fusilli.) Serve in large bowls and pass additional cheese at the table, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 8.5 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams

SIMPLE AND HEALHY PENNE WITH CHICKEN, BROCCOLI AND CHERRY TOMATO



Simple and Healhy Penne With Chicken, Broccoli and Cherry Tomato image

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

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 1 dish, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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

PENNE WITH ROASTED CHERRY TOMATOES



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This exquisitely simple recipe came to The Times in a 2001 article about Paola di Mauro, an Italian winemaker in Marina, a small town southeast of Rome. She was one of a band of cooks who helped distinguish "cucina casalinga," roughly translated as "housewives' cooking." From her humble kitchen, Ms. di Mauro mentored some of the best Italian chefs and restaurateurs in the United States, including Mario Batali, Lidia Bastianich, Piero Selvaggio and Tony May. Her recipe is easy and calls for just five ingredients - cherry tomatoes, olive oil, pecorino romano and penne pasta - but get your hands on the best ingredients you can afford. Ms. di Mauro intended this to serve four as a first course, but if you're making this for dinner, double the recipe.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound small cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 2 to 3 tablespoons for tossing
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano, more for serving
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 pound penne

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line bottom of casserole dish with cherry tomatoes in a single layer, halved side up. Pour oil on top, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese and bread crumbs on top. Bake until tomatoes have wilted, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with enough sea salt so that water tastes mildly of salt. When tomatoes are just about done, add penne to water and cook until al dente (it should be pliable, but still firm in center). Scoop out about a cup of pasta water and reserve. Drain pasta and add to casserole. Fold tomatoes and pasta together, adding another 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil, to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning. If it is dry, add a little reserved pasta water. Serve, passing more grated cheese at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 525, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 493 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

TOMATO CHICKEN PENNE



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"I love how fast this creamy dish is to prepare," says Glencoe, Minnesota's Cynthia Ettel. "My whole family enjoys it. Substitute shrimp, sausage or even sliced pepperoni for the chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can (4-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in wine or broth; cook for 1 minute. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and slightly thickened.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY CHICKEN PENNE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, spinach, small tomatoes, cream, shredded parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, penne pasta, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon
2 chicken breasts, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups spinach
4 small tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups cream
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
10 oz penne pasta, cooked until al dente
3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain, then chop.
  • In the same skillet, add the chicken and season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until no longer pink inside.
  • Add the garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the cream, Parmesan, an red pepper flakes and bring to a boil.
  • Add the penne and bacon, and stir until fully coated in sauce.
  • Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA



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Boneless chicken and broccoli make a delicious pairing in a tomato-garlic sauce. Use your favorite shaped pasta - penne and shells work well.

Provided by Gloria McShane

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch dried oregano
18 ounces dry penne pasta
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and add chicken; cook until slightly brown. Add onion and garlic to cook for about 5 minutes or until garlic is golden and onions are translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, broccoli, salt, pepper and oregano; stir well and bring to a boil. Cover and turn down heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender; drain and add back into pot. Pour chicken sauce into pot and mix well.
  • Add basil and toss well; top with Parmesan cheese. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 296.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

CHERRY TOMATO SAUCE WITH PENNE



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The best ways to eat cherry tomatoes are as follows: plucked warm off the vine and eaten raw standing in front of the plant. Next best is raw, in some sort of salad. Third best is made into a sauce as I've done here. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cherry tomatoes (such as Sun Gold)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
14 ounces penne pasta
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine cherry tomatoes, oil, garlic, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir until garlic is just toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into tomato mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until tomatoes start to collapse and burst, about 10 minutes. Stir oregano and red pepper flakes into tomato mixture.
  • Puree tomato mixture with a stick blender until sauce is smooth.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the pot. Pour tomato sauce over penne and stir until pasta absorbs some of the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into pasta and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Carbohydrate 76.2 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES & FRESH BASIL



Penne With Cherry Tomatoes & Fresh Basil image

I found the basis for this recipe in a magazine somewhere. This is not a saucy dish, but it's healthy and yummy. Though the recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients, I've added veggies (mushrooms, broccoli) and chicken (Schwan's pre-cooked fajita chicken is really good in this--just thaw it out and throw it in!) to make it a full meal. It's easiest to cut everything up while the pasta water heats.

Provided by anonymous23

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb penne
2 -3 pints cherry tomatoes or 2 -3 pints grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced
1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 -4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces broccoli florets
8 ounces chicken, cooked and sliced

Steps:

  • Heat water for pasta.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet and saute garlic for a minute or so.
  • Add tomatoes, salt & pepper.
  • Start cooking the pasta now.
  • Cook tomatoes over medium heat for ~7 minutes.
  • Add basil. (If you're adding additional ingredients, do so here.) Simmer 3-5 minutes (or until your veggies are as tender as you want them).
  • **I've found that adding a little bit of pasta water to tomato mixture before you drain the penne really evens out the dish.
  • Toss tomato mixture and parmesan with pasta. Serve with fresh Italian or French bread.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for organic, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the chicken and broccoli, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Season the chicken and broccoli well: Before cooking, be sure to season the chicken and broccoli with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices of your choice. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions: Be sure to cook the pasta according to the package directions. This will ensure that the pasta is cooked to the desired doneness.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so be sure to use a good quality oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, as it has a rich flavor and aroma.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes at the end: Cherry tomatoes are a delicate ingredient, so it's best to add them to the dish at the end of the cooking process. This will help to prevent them from becoming overcooked.

Conclusion:

This simple and healthy penne with chicken, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients and satisfying combination of textures, this penne dish is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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