Best 2 Pasta Chicken And Broccoli Pesto Toss Recipes

Are you searching for a quick, nutritious, and flavorful weeknight meal that your whole family will love? Look no further than this easy pasta chicken and broccoli pesto toss recipe. With tender chicken, crisp broccoli, a creamy pesto sauce, and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is sure to become a new favorite. Let's get started!

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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PESTO PASTA TOSS

Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta Toss image

So quick and easy.. feel free to use different veggies. Zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, eggplant...whatever you have. Great way to use up leftovers.

Provided by little_wing

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta (I like tri color)
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
2 cups broccoli florets, cooked crisp-tender and cooled
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup basil leaves, lightly packed
2 garlic cloves
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (can sub with finely chopped walnuts)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to directions, drain and cool.
Combine pasta, chicken, broccoli and mozzarella.
Blend basil and garlic in blender or food processor until finely chopped.
Add mayo, lemon juice and salt.
Process to combine thoroughly.
Stir in Parmesan.
Mix with pasta.
Fold in nuts.
Best served room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 403.9, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1, Protein 22.1

PASTA, CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PESTO TOSS

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Categories Salad Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups small broccoli florets, cooked crisp-tender, cooled
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 cup mayonnaise (maybe slightly too much?)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

Cook pasta, drain and cool. Combine pasta, chicken, broccoli and mozzarella cheese in large bowl. Process basil and garlic in covered blender or food processor until finely chopped. Add mayo, lemon juice and salt. Stir in parmesan, add to pasta mixture, toss to coat. Stir in pine nuts. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. For maximum flavor, remove from refrigerator and toss gently 30 min before serving.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
Use a good quality pesto. You can use store-bought pesto or make your own. If you are making your own pesto, be sure to use fresh basil.
Add the pesto at the end of cooking. This will prevent the pesto from losing its flavor.
Serve immediately. Pasta, chicken, and broccoli pesto toss is best served hot.

Conclusion:

Pasta, chicken, and broccoli pesto toss is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and broccoli. With its fresh, vibrant flavors, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.