Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 19, 2005

So tastey!! We loved this pasta!! I cubed the chicken before cooking it, and then I cooked it in a frying pan with a little olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic powder which gave the chicken a nice flavor. I suggest starting the boiling water right away like the recipe says. I waited a little while and forgot how long it does take for water to boil, and then you can time it so the pasta is done at the same time as the sauce. I followed other reviewers' suggestions and added a third tablespoon of pesto and that seemed like a great amount. We love tomatoes so next time I would add more. GREAT recipe!

—Hillary

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 02, 2004

Good, but I was expecting a little more flavor. I increased the pesto to 3 tbsp. but it could have used 4 or more. Also, I would have liked more tomatoes. Black olives or red onion might have zipped it up a little more...May try again with some of these alterations.

—SJRJA

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Jan 15, 2004

My husband and I LOVE this recipe. It reminds me of the Penne with Broccoli entree at Pasta Bravo Restaurant but with the pesto kick. I also add sundried tomatoes and a little extra pesto. This recipe serves 3-4 adults, not 6!

—MWINLAND

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Mar 11, 2007

I used more vegetables than the recipe called for. I used a head of broccoli, a bunch of asparagus, an onion, sundried tomatoes, and roasted red peppers (cheated and used jarred ones). It was EXCELLENT. Trick is I think to add pesto and olive oil to your taste. Fresh herbs also improve this dish tremendously. A hand ful of fresh basil. Thanks I will make this again

—bitch'n kitchen

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Jan 09, 2006

What a wonderful use of kitchen staples. My 4 and 5 yr olds loved the dish, even went for seconds. It was a good mix of vegetables, noodles and spice for family dinners. I nearly doubled the pesto, and increased the garlic as well. I cooked the pesto mix first, then used the pan to grill chicken breast; while I blanched the broccoli in the micro. This will be a wonderful repeat!

—Karen

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Feb 06, 2005

I was in the mood for a dish with pasta, chicken, and broccoli without a heavy cream sauce and this did the trick. I am not s huge pesto fan, but it went well with this recipe. I agree to add more pesto- I also thought you could double the amount of broccoli and triple the amount of tomatoes. I added more veggies than required, but I still thought it could use more. I also used the "corkscew" pasta which I thought would go better.

—COOKINGISMYTHERAPY

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Nov 19, 2010

I Enjoyed this Recipe. I Did Add White Wine, Onion, Garlic, Left Out The Tomatoes, And Used Red Bell Pepper. Was Nice Change, Thank You

—floridabeaches123

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Jan 13, 2004

Great meal and easy to fix. Husband liked it too! I did add another Tbs of pesto and a little more olive oil b/c it was dry w/out adding some. Also added add'l 1/2-1 cup of fresh tomatoes. Will make again!

—MUDDY04

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Nutrition

Calories
509 kcal
25%

Carbohydrates
45.7 g
15%

Cholesterol
67 mg
22%

Fat
21.3 g
33%

Fiber
3.4 g
14%

Protein
34.4 g
69%

Sodium
257 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 509
Calories from Fat: 192

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.3g 33 %
Saturated Fat 5.5g 27 %
Cholesterol 67mg 22 %
Sodium 257mg 10 %
Potassium 463mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 45.7g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 14 %
Protein 34.4g 69 %
** Sugars 3.4g
Vitamin A 13 %
Vitamin C 64 %
Calcium 24 %
Iron 30 %
** Thiamin 8 %
Niacin 113 %
Vitamin B6 26 %
Magnesium 22 %
Folate 80 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.