Suecipes

Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Ingredient Amount
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Onion, minced 1/2
Garlic cloves, minced 4
Chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch strips 2
Light cream 1 cup
Grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup
Pesto 1/4 cup
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Pepper 1/4 teaspoon (or to taste)
Aldente pasta, drained 4 cups (approx)
Broccoli florets, frozen or fresh 2 cups

Equipment

Instructions

Begin by cooking the pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Add the broccoli into the pasta pot 1 minute before turning off the heat. Drain, set aside.

While the pasta is cooking, pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large pan. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Add the garlic and cook for just a few seconds then add the sliced chicken. Season with salt & pepper and cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes or until browned.

Add the parmesan, cream, pesto, and salt & pepper. Simmer mixture for 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli. Stir until fully combined. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with more parmesan. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg

Source: Gimme Delicious