Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 509 Calories

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, blanch broccoli in boiling water; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and pesto; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes; set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with broccoli, cooked chicken, and tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper; mix well and serve warm.