Chicken and Broccoli Penne

• 1 box (13.25 oz) Heartland  100% Whole Grain Penne
• 2 Tbsp salt
• 1 lb broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
• 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breast cubed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 5 cloves of chopped garlic, or 5 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• Salt & crushed red pepper flakes to taste  

1. In large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil.  Add 2 Tbsp salt to water. Add pasta and broccoli and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. (Before straining, retain 2 cups of the pasta cooking water.)
2. Meanwhile, cook chicken, garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil in a separate pan until chicken is browned.
3. In a large bowl, mix together pasta, broccoli, pasta cooking water, chicken, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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