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!
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