Time 30m Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Boil a large pot of water and cook pasta according to package directions. Add the broccoli into the pasta pot 1 minute before turning off the heat. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken into the pan with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the chicken 4-5 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes, garlic and Italian seasoning into the chicken pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain the pasta and broccoli and return them to the pot. Add the chicken and tomatoes to the pot. Add the pesto and parmesan cheese and combine. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Time 30m Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps:
Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned. Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined. Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes. Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat. To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top! Enjoy!
Time 35m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet. Place chicken on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic salt and black pepper. Spread pesto over chicken and top with tomatoes and cheese. Toss broccoli and oil together in a bowl. Place broccoli around chicken on the baking sheet. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Bake in the preheated oven until broccoli is tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain. Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan, remove with slotted spoon. In same pan saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce in the olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and set aside. In a large bowl toss cooked pasta with blanched broccoli, cooked chicken, and garlic/tomato mixture. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well. Serve warm.
Time 25m Yield 4-6 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 5 Steps:
Cut the fresh broccoli buds into small florets, leaving as short a stem as possible; set aside. 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. 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.
Time 35m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps:
Cook the penne in a large pot of water for 8-10 minutes until tender but firm. While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and pepper strips and cook for 3-5 minutes. Set aside. Place the broccoli florets in a colander and drain the pasta over it. Place the pasta and broccoli back into the large pot. Add the chicken mixture, pesto and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. To freeze:. Cool. Spoon into freezer containers, seal, label and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve:. Thaw in micro or fridge. Bake in baking dish at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with additional freshly grated parmesan before serving. Note: I usually undercook my pasta slightly if I am freezing it. It finishes cooking when the dish is reheated.
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Time 30m Yield 4 servings. Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Toss chicken with seasoning blend. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown evenly; remove from pan., In same pan, combine broth and lemon juice; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in pasta; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes., Add broccoli; cook, covered, 5 minutes. Return chicken to pan; cook, covered, until pasta is tender and chicken is no longer pink, 2-3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Add peas; heat through. Stir in pesto.
