Penne Pesto with Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed slightly and cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 box (16 ounces) penne pasta
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
  • 1 package (9 ounces) fully cooked grilled chicken strips (such as Perdue Short Cuts), cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 container (7 ounces) Buitoni Reduced-Fat Basil Pesto

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add broccoli rabe and cook 3 minutes. Scoop into bowl with slotted spoon and add pasta to boiling water. Cook 9 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, drain water from broccoli rabe. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in 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.