Pasta With Chicken And Broccoli Recipe

Name: Pasta With Chicken And Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces rigatoni pasta; 1/2 lb fresh broccoli florets; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons pesto sauce; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, more to taste; 1 lb boneless chicken breast half, cooked and chopped; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); salt; ground black pepper; fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne or 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
1/2 lb fresh broccoli florets
1/4 cup olive oil
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, more to taste
1 lb boneless chicken breast half, cooked and chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
salt
ground black pepper
fresh basil, chopped for garnish

1
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta according to directions until al dente.
2
Drain.
3
Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan for 2 minutes.
4
Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
5
In large saute pan add the minced garlic and pesto sauce and olive oil, cooking over medium high heat for for 2 minutes.
6
Add the chopped tomatoes, broccoli, cooked chicken, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes.
7
Stir to mix well and until heated.
8
Add cooked pasta to saute pan and stir to blend.
9
Add Parmesan cheese, fresh chopped basil and serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces penne or 12 ounces rigatoni pasta, 1/2 lb fresh broccoli florets, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Chicken And Broccoli falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pasta With Chicken And Broccoli

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