Looking for another way to get vegetables into your family's diet? Try this simple chicken pasta dish. It cooks in about half an hour. For a lighter version, you may use nonfat or 1% milk and reduced fat cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 2 T Oil
• 2 T Flour
• 1 3/4 C Chicken Broth
• 1 3/4 C Milk
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
• 1/2 tsp. Dried Basil
• Salt & Pepper (optional)
• 3 C Dry Penne Pasta
• 2 C Broccoli, chopped (fresh or frozen)
• 1 C grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions

• In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken in oil.
• Add flour, broth, milk, spices and pasta to skillet and stir well.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until pasta is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
• Add broccoli, cover and cook until broccoli is tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese.

Serves eight. Enjoy!