Chicken Basil Penne Pasta

The kids wanted pasta tonight and I just was not in the mood for traditional Spaghetti so here's my invention...a hit...yay!

Chicken Basil Penne Pasta

3 Chicken Breasts cut into bite-size chunks

1/2 white onion sliced

1 garlic clove crushed/minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

3-4 tablespoons Grapeseed Oil (found at Smiths, great for high heat sauteing)

1-2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli

1 red bell pepper sliced

1 tablespoon dried basil (I wish I had fresh on hand, that would be yummier)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 13.25 oz box whole wheat penne pasta

Prepare Penne as directed on the box. In a large wok or skillet saute chicken for 4-5 minutes in Grapeseed Oil. Then add onion, broccoli, red bell pepper and spices. Saute for an additional 3-4 minutes, adding water if it seems dry. Add drained penne pasta to the chicken mixture. Add another tablespoon or two of grapeseed oil, and saute with the noodles for another few minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if you so desire and serve.