Broccoli Chicken Pesto Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 10 ounces basil pesto
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1 lb broccoli, cut into small florets or 10 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
• 2 (6 ounce) tyson grilled chicken breast strips
• 3 ounces shredded parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 cut the fresh broccoli buds into small florets, leaving as short a stem as possible; set aside.
• 2 meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted water for about 4-5 mins or until al dente. remaining 3 mins add the reserved florets into the same pot and boil 3 minutes, retaining the bright green color and a bit of crunch. then place the chicken breast strips into the same pot just to warm it up about a minute. if you're using frozen you can wait until 3 mins are remaining. add the chicken first that frozen broccoli.
• 3 drain pasta, broccoli and chicken. pour warm sauce over the pasta and stir gently to combine; plate and sprinkle with shredded parmasan cheese or your choice of cheese.