CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PESTO PASTA TOSS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chicken and Broccoli Pesto Pasta Toss image

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

*** Explore more Chicken And Broccoli Pesto Pasta Toss Recipes »

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #preparation     #main-dish     #pasta     #pasta-rice-and-grains

You'll also love

THREE AMIGOS SALAD_image THREE AMIGOS SALAD

Peanut-Ginger Marinade_image Peanut Ginger Marinade

Baked Chicken with Fennel Butter_image Baked Chicken with Fennel Butter

Hot Cocoa Meringues_image Hot Cocoa Meringues

Deep Fried Catfish Bites with a Kickback Sauce_image Deep Fried Catfish Bites with a Kickback Sauce

Apple Cranberry Nut Loaf_image Apple Cranberry Nut Loaf

Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad_image Hearty Asian Lettuce Salad

30-Minute Pork Fried Rice_image 30 Minute Pork Fried Rice

Golden Potato Wedges_image Golden Potato Wedges

Lucinda's Chicken and Dumplings_image Lucinda's Chicken and Dumplings

SPICY HONEY CHICKEN_image SPICY HONEY CHICKEN

No Bake Shake n Bake Pork Chops_image No Bake Shake n Bake Pork Chops

Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad_image Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

Ramen Corn Chowder_image Ramen Corn Chowder

Bolo de Fuba Cremoso (Creamy Cornmeal Cake)_image Bolo de Fuba Cremoso (Creamy Cornmeal Cake)

3 Homemade Cheese Whiz Recipes_image 3 Homemade Cheese Whiz Recipes

STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE_image STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE

Hirsheimer's Hot & Sweet Mustard_image Hirsheimer's Hot & Sweet Mustard

Homemade Waffles_image Homemade Waffles

Bloody Mary Crab Cakes_image Bloody Mary Crab Cakes