Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken

Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken

A mixture of pasta, broccoli, pesto, tomatoes and cheese that is practically a meal in itself, especially with the cooked chicken. Great served with crusty bread or a tossed salad. Try using bow tie pasta for an added variation!

Calories
509 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan, remove with slotted spoon. In same pan saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce in the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl toss cooked pasta with blanched broccoli, cooked chicken, and garlic/tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well. Serve warm.
Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken
Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken
Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken
Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken

Ingredients

  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • ½ pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped

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