Chicken and Broccoli Penne

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Serves: 4-6

1pkg (13.25oz) Mueller's 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

Directions:
1) In large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. Add 2 Tbsp salt to water.
2) Add pasta and broccoli and cook for 9 to 11 minutes. Before draining retain 2 cups of the pasta cooking water.
3) Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chicken, garlic, salt and red pepper flakes. Saute until chicken is browned. Remove from heat.
4) In a large bowl, mix together drained pasta and broccoli, pasta cooking water, the browned chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.