CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PESTO PASTA TOSS

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So quick and easy.. feel free to use different veggies. Zucchini, bell peppers, spinach, eggplant...whatever you have. Great way to use up leftovers.

Provided by little_wing

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta (I like tri color)
2 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
2 cups broccoli florets, cooked crisp-tender and cooled
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup basil leaves, lightly packed
2 garlic cloves
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted (can sub with finely chopped walnuts)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions, drain and cool.
  • Combine pasta, chicken, broccoli and mozzarella.
  • Blend basil and garlic in blender or food processor until finely chopped.
  • Add mayo, lemon juice and salt.
  • Process to combine thoroughly.
  • Stir in Parmesan.
  • Mix with pasta.
  • Fold in nuts.
  • Best served room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 403.9, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1, Protein 22.1

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