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Penne Pesto with Chicken

Penne Pesto with Chicken

Name: Penne Pesto with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 19 min
Ingredients: 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed slightly and cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces; 1 (16 ounces) penne pasta; 2 garlic, peeled and sliced; 1 (9 ounces) fully cooked grilled chicken strips (such as Perdue Short Cuts), cut into bite-size pieces; 1 (7 ounces) Buitoni Reduced-Fat Basil Pesto

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An aromatic pesto sauce is the highlight of this pasta and chicken recipe. Just five ingredients and a preparation time of less than 30 minutes makes this a smart week-night dinner idea.

Source: Family Circle

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

19 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Info

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

Directions

Step 1

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

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Step 2

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

Step 3

Drain pasta. Stir chicken, pasta and pesto into skillet. Cook 2 minutes to heat through. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

530 calories; 17 g total fat; 3 g saturated fat; 32 mg cholesterol; 675 mg sodium. 67 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 28 g protein;

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