Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 chicken breasts sliced into ½ inch strips
- ½ cup light cream or half and half
- ¼ grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup pesto
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 4 cups aldente pasta drained appx
- 1 cup broccoli florets frozen or fresh
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Add the broccoli into the pasta pot 1 minute before turning off the heat. Drain, set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large pan. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minute or until golden. Add the garlic and cook for just a few seconds then add the sliced chicken. Season with salt & pepper and cook the chicken for 5-7 minute or until browned.
- Add the parmesan, cream, pesto, and salt & pepper. Simmer mixture for 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli. Stir until fully combined. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with more parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
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