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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (133)

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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: 509 | Total Fat: 21.3g | Cholesterol: 67mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2004 by SJRJA   view full review
Good, but I was expecting a little more flavor. I increased the pesto to 3 tbsp. but it could...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2005 by Hillary   view full review
So tastey!! We loved this pasta!! I cubed the chicken before cooking it, and then I cooked it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by MWINLAND   view full review
My husband and I LOVE this recipe. It reminds me of the Penne with Broccoli entree at Pasta...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by Karen   view full review
What a wonderful use of kitchen staples. My 4 and 5 yr olds loved the dish, even went for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2007 by bitch'n kitchen   view full review
I used more vegetables than the recipe called for. I used a head of broccoli, a bunch of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by floridabeaches123   view full review
I Enjoyed this Recipe. I Did Add White Wine, Onion, Garlic, Left Out The Tomatoes, And Used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2005 by COOKINGISMYTHERAPY   view full review
I was in the mood for a dish with pasta, chicken, and broccoli without a heavy cream sauce and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2004 by MUDDY04   view full review
Great meal and easy to fix. Husband liked it too! I did add another Tbs of pesto and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by BDEGER   view full review
I have made this a few times and this recipe has become a family favorite. It's delicious as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by Rock_lobster   view full review
Pasta, Broccoli & Chicken Haiku: "This was colorful. A vibrant and tasty dish. But More Pesto...

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