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CHICKEN AND LEMON-BROCCOLI ALFREDO

ingredients
4 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Salt and pepper
8 ounces mushrooms, halved
1tablespoon olive or cooking oil
1lemon
3cups fresh broccoli florets
110 ounce container refrigerated light Alfredo pasta sauce


directions

1.Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet brown chicken and mushrooms 4 minutes in hot oil, turning chicken halfway through.

2.Meanwhile, shred 2 teaspoons lemon peel; set aside. Slice lemon. Add broccoli and lemon slices to skillet. Cover; cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done (170 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer).

3.Place chicken and vegetables on plates. Add Alfredo sauce to skillet; heat through. Serve with chicken. Add lemon peel and pepper. Makes 4 servings.

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