Broccoli Chicken Pesto Pasta

When there is no time to cook for my family, I whip up something so easy that my youngest in college can make for his roommates. It's quick and simple. You may grill your own chicken breast and use fresh broccoli.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 10  ounces basil pesto
• 1  lb penne pasta
• 1  lb broccoli, cut into small florets or 10  ounces  frozen chopped broccoli
• 2 (6 ounce)  tyson  grilled chicken breast strips
• 3  ounces  shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cut the fresh broccoli buds into small florets, leaving as short a stem as possible; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, boil the pasta in salted water for about 4-5 mins or until al dente. Remaining 3 mins add the reserved florets into the same pot and boil 3 minutes, retaining the bright green color and a bit of crunch. Then place the chicken breast strips into the same pot just to warm it up about a minute. If you're using frozen you can wait until 3 mins are remaining. Add the chicken first that frozen broccoli.
3. Drain pasta, broccoli and chicken. Pour warm sauce over the pasta and stir gently to combine; plate and sprinkle with shredded parmasan cheese or your choice of cheese.