Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Penne Chicken Pesto

This looked quick and easy - which is what I need on nights when we have TeeBall practice.

Ingredients:

1 head of broccoli cut into florets
1 box penne pasta
2 cloves garlic diced
2 cups cooked chicken (cook your own or buy pre-cooked)
1 - 7oz container Buitoni basil pesto

Bring a large pot of water to a boil Salt and add broccoli and cook for 3 minutes. Sccop out with a slotted spoon and put aside in a bowl. Add pasta to water and cook. Heat 2 tbs olive oil in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Stir in broccoli, cook 3 more min. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain pasta. Stir chicken, pasta and pesto into skillet. Cook 2 minutes to heat through.

**My husband dumped a bunch of parmesan cheese on top of his - despite me telling him that pesto has a bunch of parmesan. We all really liked this. It was quick, easy and delicious.

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