Penne Pesto with Chicken
Recipe from
Family Circle
An aromatic pesto sauce is the highlight of this pasta and chicken recipe. Just five ingredients and a preparation time of less than 30 minutes makes this a smart week-night dinner idea.
Servings:
6 servings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
29 mins
Ingredients
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1 largebunch broccoli rabe, trimmed slightly and cut into 1-1/2 inch piecessee savings
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1 box(16 ounces) penne pastasee savings
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2 clovesgarlic, peeled and slicedsee savings
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1 package(9 ounces) fully cooked grilled chicken strips (such as Perdue Short Cuts), cut into bite-size piecessee savings
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1 container(7 ounces) Buitoni Reduced-Fat Basil Pestosee savings
Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook 3 minutes. Scoop into bowl with a slotted spoon and add pasta to boiling water. Cook 9 minutes.
2.
Meanwhile, drain water from broccoli rabe. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Stir in broccoli rabe; cook 3 minutes more. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
3.
Drain pasta. Stir chicken, pasta and pesto into skillet. Cook 2 minutes to heat through. Serve warm.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 530, Total Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 675 mg, Carbohydrate 67 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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