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Pesto Penne with Deli-Roasted Chicken

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Category: Cheese, Dinner Party, Healthy Recipes, Chicken, Main Dish

 Ingredients List

  • 8 ounces dried penne, mostaccioli, or bow tie pasta (4 cups)
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 7 ounce container purchased basil pesto (about 3/4 cup)
  • 21/2 cups coarsely chopped deli-roasted chicken (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 7 ounce jar roasted red sweet peppers, drained and cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
  • Finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

 Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

2. Return drained pasta and broccoli to saucepan.

3. In a small bowl combine pesto and the reserved 1/2 cup pasta water.

4. Add chicken, roasted peppers, and the pesto mixture to pasta in saucepan. Stir gently to mix.

5. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Stir in the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

6. Divide the pasta mixture among warm serving bowls. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve immediately.

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