Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken Recipe
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Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken

By: Joanne  
"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!"

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Wine Sauvignon Blanc
 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
  • 1/2 pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 464 | Total Fat: 18.5g | Cholesterol: 58mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by Hillary 
So tastey!! We loved this pasta!! I cubed the chicken before cooking it, and then I cooked it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by MWINLAND 
My husband and I LOVE this recipe. It reminds me of the Penne with Broccoli entree at Pasta... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2004 by SJRJA 
Good, but I was expecting a little more flavor. I increased the pesto to 3 tbsp. but it could... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by Karen 
What a wonderful use of kitchen staples. My 4 and 5 yr olds loved the dish, even went for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2005 by COOKINGISMYTHERAPY 
I was in the mood for a dish with pasta, chicken, and broccoli without a heavy cream sauce and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by MUDDY04 
Great meal and easy to fix. Husband liked it too! I did add another Tbs of pesto and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by ARDIE HENRY 
Excellent flavor. Was a hit in my house!!! I added a tad more pesto sauce (homemade) and if... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by ALLIE SCHEPP 
This was so easy to make and absolutely fabulous!! My boyfriend loved the taste and we made it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by bitch'n kitchen 
I used more vegetables than the recipe called for. I used a head of broccoli, a bunch of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by KITCHENWHICH? 
Yes, I vote a 3rd Tablespoon of pesto becuase this family likes very full flavors. This... MORE

 
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