PASTA, BROCCOLI AND CHICKEN

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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!

Provided by Joanne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.7 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 256.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Ms Jamil ahmed
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This pasta dish was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry, and the sauce was a little bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Joan Gaduang
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This recipe is a keeper! It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The chicken and broccoli are cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit.


Akash Sagor1122
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My kids loved it, and my husband even went back for seconds. The broccoli was cooked perfectly, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The sauce was also very flavorful and creamy.


Aylin
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Easy to follow recipe, and the end result was delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I added a bit of extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little extra kick.


Macmillan Martin
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The broccoli was cooked perfectly, the chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.