Broccoli Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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10 oz basil pesto
1 lb penne pasta
1 lb broccoli, cut into small florets
2 (6 oz) tyson grilled chicken breast strips
3 oz shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	460.13 Kcal (1926 kJ)
Calories from fat	318.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.43g	55%
Cholesterol	17.52mg	6%
Sodium	700.73mg	29%
Potassium	252.59mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.39g	4%
Sugars	3.28g	13%
Dietary Fiber	5.29g	21%
Protein	19.41g	39%
Vitamin C	76.7mg	128%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	276mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	207.23 Kcal (868 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.95g	55%
Cholesterol	7.89mg	6%
Sodium	315.58mg	29%
Potassium	113.76mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.03g	4%
Sugars	1.48g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.38g	21%
Protein	8.74g	39%
Vitamin C	34.6mg	128%
Iron	0.6mg	7%
Calcium	124.3mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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