Penne Pesto with Chicken

(from abigail12083’s recipe box)

Source: Parents.com

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 19 minutes
Serves 6 people

Categories: chicken, dinner, pasta

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 (such as Perdue Short Cuts), cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 container (7 ounces) Buitoni Reduced-Fat Basil Pesto

Directions

  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.

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