PASTA, CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PESTO TOSS

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Categories     Salad     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups small broccoli florets, cooked crisp-tender, cooled
1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 cup mayonnaise (maybe slightly too much?)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, drain and cool. Combine pasta, chicken, broccoli and mozzarella cheese in large bowl. Process basil and garlic in covered blender or food processor until finely chopped. Add mayo, lemon juice and salt. Stir in parmesan, add to pasta mixture, toss to coat. Stir in pine nuts. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. For maximum flavor, remove from refrigerator and toss gently 30 min before serving.

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