Broccoli and Chicken Pasta
by Best Nice Deals Team
Broccoli and Chicken Pasta
"Pasta is the one food I can't live without. It's the food I eat to fuel my running."Joe Bastianich
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- ½ pound fresh broccoli florets
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast halves cooked and chopped
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente; drain.
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- Meanwhile, blanch broccoli in boiling water; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and pesto; sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes; set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with broccoli, cooked chicken, and tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper; mix well and serve warm.
NUTRITION
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli and Chicken Pasta
Serving Size
6 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
508.7
% Daily Value*
Fat
21.3
g
33
%
Saturated Fat
5.5
g
34
%
Cholesterol
67.2
mg
22
%
Sodium
256.8
mg
11
%
Potassium
463.5
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
45.7
g
15
%
Fiber
3.4
g
14
%
Sugar
3.4
g
4
%
Protein
34.4
g
69
%
Vitamin A
640.3
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
38.4
mg
47
%
Calcium
192.4
mg
19
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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