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Sunday, November 04, 2012

Penne Pesto with Chicken

From: http://www.parents.com/recipe/chicken/penne-pesto-with-chicken/

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 cut into bite-size pieces
1 container (7 ounces) Buitoni Reduced-Fat Basil Pesto

Make It

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.

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.

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

Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe: 6; Amount Per Serving: cal.(kcal): 530, Fat, total(g): 17, chol.(mg): 32, sat. fat(g): 3, carb.(g): 67, fiber(g): 3, pro.(g): 28, sodium(mg): 675, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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