Easy 20 minute Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

The recipe Easy 20 minute Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta can be made in around 25 minutes. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.75 per serving. One portion of this dish contains around 35g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 539 calories. It is brought to you by Gimme Delicious. This recipe is liked by 523 foodies and cooks. A mixture of half and half, salt, pesto, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It works well as a main course. With a spoonacular score of 88%, this dish is super. Similar recipes include Easy 20 minute Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta, 30 MINUTE LEMON PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN, and 15 Minute Parmesan Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli.

Servings: 4

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 15 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 cup broccoli florets (frozen or fresh)

2 chicken breasts, sliced into ½ inch strips

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup light cream or half and half

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ onion, minced

¼ grated parmesan cheese

4 cups aldente pasta, drained (appx)

¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste

¼ cup pesto

½ teaspoon salt

Equipment:

pot

frying pan

Cooking instruction summary:

Begin by cooking the pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Add the broccoli into the pasta pot 1 minute before turning off the heat. Drain, set aside. While the pasta is cooking, Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large pan. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minute or until golden. Add the garlic and cook for just a few seconds then add the sliced chicken. Season with salt & pepper and cook the chicken for 5-7 minute or until browned. Add the parmesan, cream, pesto, and salt & pepper. Simmer mixture for 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli. Stir until fully combined. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with more parmesan. Enjoy!

 

Step by step:


1. Begin by cooking the pasta in a large pot according to package directions.

2. Add the broccoli into the pasta pot 1 minute before turning off the heat.

3. Drain, set aside.

4. While the pasta is cooking,

5. Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large pan.

6. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minute or until golden.

7. Add the garlic and cook for just a few seconds then add the sliced chicken. Season with salt & pepper and cook the chicken for 5-7 minute or until browned.

8. Add the parmesan, cream, pesto, and salt & pepper. Simmer mixture for 2-3 minutes.

9. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli. Stir until fully combined. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

10. Remove from heat and garnish with more parmesan. Enjoy!


Nutrition Information:

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539k Calories
35g Protein
20g Total Fat
52g Carbs
21% Health Score
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Calories
539k
27%

Fat
20g
31%

  Saturated Fat
6g
42%

Carbohydrates
52g
18%

  Sugar
3g
4%

Cholesterol
95mg
32%

Sodium
604mg
26%

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Protein
35g
71%

Selenium
76µg
109%

Vitamin B3
13mg
65%

Vitamin B6
1mg
52%

Phosphorus
432mg
43%

Manganese
0.7mg
35%

Vitamin C
24mg
29%

Vitamin K
26µg
25%

Vitamin B5
2mg
22%

Potassium
736mg
21%

Magnesium
74mg
19%

Vitamin B2
0.27mg
16%

Vitamin A
704IU
14%

Zinc
1mg
13%

Calcium
127mg
13%

Fiber
3g
12%

Copper
0.24mg
12%

Vitamin B1
0.18mg
12%

Iron
1mg
9%

Folate
34µg
9%

Vitamin E
1mg
8%

Vitamin B12
0.43µg
7%

Vitamin D
0.23µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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