Chicken Pesto pasta

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 onion (minced)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

2 chicken breasts (sliced into ½ inch strips)

1 cup light cream

1/4 grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup pesto

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste

4 cups aldente pasta (drained (appx))

2 cups broccoli florets (frozen or fresh)

Directions

Begin by cooking 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!

Nutrition

• Calories: 467 kcal
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 107 mg
• Sodium: 595 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 32 g