Name: Broccoli Pesto Chicken Pasta
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 tbsp. garlic, chopped; 3 tbsp. pesto; 10 oz. small pasta like bowtie or rotini; 2 cups broccoli; 1 cup snap peas; 1 cup zucchini; Salt and pepper, to taste

Ingredients

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Pesto:

1 cup packed fresh basil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons pine nuts
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Chicken Pasta:

3 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. garlic, chopped
3 tbsp. pesto
10 oz. small pasta like bowtie or rotini
2 cups broccoli
1 cup snap peas
1 cup zucchini
Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a large pot, start boiling water for pasta, add the salt and pepper and return to a simmer. Once the pot is boiling add pasta.
Cook for about 10-12 minutes then drain.
In a food processor or blender combine fresh basil, garlic cloves, pine nuts and olive oil.
In a sauté pan, add the olive oil, pesto and the chopped garlic. Bring to a simmer.
Add the vegetables: broccoli, snap peas and zucchini, stir to coat and cook for 2 minutes.
Add cooked chicken and pasta.
Once everything is cooked, toss all in a large bowl, add parmesan cheese and enjoy!