PESTO PENNE WITH ROASTED CHICKEN

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One quick stop at the grocery store on my way home from work and I can have this on the table 20 minutes after I arrive home! Recipe is from Midwest Living magazine.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces mostaccioli pasta or 8 ounces bow tie pasta (4 cups)
2 cups broccoli florets
1 (7 ounce) container purchased basil pesto (about 3/4 cup)
2 1/2 cups refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips or 2 1/2 cups leftover cooked chicken
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers, drained and cut into strips
1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water; return drained pasta and broccoli to saucepan.
  • In a small bowl, combine pesto and the reserved pasta water.
  • Add chicken, roasted red sweet peppers and pesto mixture to pasta in saucepan; toss gently to coat; heat through over medium heat; add 1/4 cup cheese to pasta mixture and toss to combine.
  • Divide among 4 pasta bowls and sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired; top with ground black pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 82.5, Sodium 218.6, Carbohydrate 74.1, Fiber 26.2, Sugar 3, Protein 43.6

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