Pesto Penne with Deli-Roasted Chicken
This healthy pasta salad is ready in a snap with the use of deli-roasted chicken -- it's perfect for a party or a potluck.
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Pesto Penne with Deli-Roasted Chicken
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Return drained pasta and broccoli to saucepan.
- In a small bowl combine pesto and the reserved 1/2 cup pasta water. Add chicken, roasted peppers, and the pesto mixture to pasta in saucepan. Stir gently to mix. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Stir in the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Divide the pasta mixture among warm serving bowls. If desired, top with additional Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (Pesto Penne with Deli-Roasted Chicken)
- Per serving:
- 672 kcal ,
- 35 g fat
- (7 g sat. fat ,
- 93 mg chol. ,
- 857 mg sodium ,
- 53 g carb. ,
- 3 g fiber ,
- 37 g pro.