real life test kitchen: lemon-chicken rigatoni with broccoli

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Forget chocolate, crème, and all things sugary: this Valentines’ Day, I’m serving my honey some major carbs! This delicious, super-filling pasta only takes one pot and a few basic ingredients to cook. For all you vegetarians (full-time or part-time), it’s just as tasty without the chicken. Check out the drool-worthy recipe after the jump! — Katie D.

Lemon-Chicken Rigatoni with Broccoli
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes
Makes: 4 Servings

* 2 Tbsp. Butter or Margarine
* 2 Cloves of Garlic, Finely Chopped
* 2 Cups of Uncooked Rigatoni Pasta
* 2 Cups Chicken Broth
* 2 Cups Frozen Broccoli
* 2 Cups Chopped Deli Rotisserie Chicken (I usually use leftovers from earlier in the week)
* 1 ½ tsp. Grated Lemon Peel
* ¼ Cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

MELT butter over medium hear in 12-inch skillet. Add garlic; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened.

STIR in uncooked pasta and broth. Heat to boiling, stirring. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 11 minutes. Stir well.

SPREAD broccoli and chicken over pasta. Cover; cook 12-14 minutes or under pasta is tender.

STIR in lemon peel. Top with cheese.

T Bone

nothing like some delicous carbs for valentines day!

Chrissy

That looks delicious! Plus it looks like something relatively easy that I can do since I’m usually the worst cook ever.