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Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta

A delicious and nutritious pasta dish that includes chicken and fresh veggies!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta, side dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 261 kcal
Author Jamie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast choppped
  • 16 ounces pasta any shape
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pesto + 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut into halves
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets cut into small florets
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water prior to draining pasta. Drain pasta and set aside.
  2. While your pasta is cooking, preheat large skillet on medium heat and add olive oil and garlic. Saute for a minute, stirring often.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of pesto, tomatoes and broccoli and chicken. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring to cover chicken and vegetables with pesto, garlic and olive oil.
  4. Remove skillet from the heat and add: 1/4 cup pesto, salt, black pepper, ground red pepper, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, pasta and pasta water. Stir very gently to combine all ingredients.
  5. This does not need to be covered.
  6. You can use the last 1/2 cups of Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over the top before serving.

Recipe Notes

Refrigerate leftovers.
You can use whole wheat pasta or gluten free pasta if preferred.
If you really love the pesto flavor, you can add a little more.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 1315mg57%
Potassium 553mg16%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1263IU25%
Vitamin C 50mg61%
Calcium 357mg36%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. We are not nutritionist and this data was calculated via WP Recipe Maker to the best of our ability. Always check nutrition values yourself based on the ingredients you use.