Chicken Broccoli Pasta

By sandy_h

From Jessie!

Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole wheat (or regular) pasta
• 1/2 pound frozen broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 Tablespoons pesto (optional)
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

•In a large pot with boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain.

•Meanwhile, microwave broccoli until thawed. Do not overcook.

•In a large pan, saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce (optional) 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.