Pesto chicken farfalle pasta

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Pesto chicken farfalle pasta

This pesto chicken farfalle pasta recipe is made with  farfalle pasta, basil pesto, chicken and broccoli,  it is  a delicious pasta meal complete with juicy chicken and healthy broccoli. Not only is it healthy it is easy and  delicious. And the best part??? This past dish can be on your table in thirty minutes.

The addition of fresh or store- bought pesto and a good quality parmesan cheese takes this humble dish to a new level. This easy pasta dish comes together in under 30 minutes and makes  a great weeknight family dinner!!!

Variations on pesto chicken farfalle pasta

  1. Pesto chicken farfalle pasta with spinach: Stir in 4 cups of chopped baby spinach the last few minutes along  for extra greens .
  2. Spicy pesto chicken farfalle pasta : Mix in some red pepper flakes or chopped fresh chilis along with the onion and garlic for a spicy kick.
  3. Lemon pesto chicken farfalle pasta: Add a squeeze of fresh lemon and lemon zest from one lemon for a bright citrus flavor.
  4.  Shop the picture: stainless Steele oil can

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. farfalle pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless diced chicken breast
  • 1 Tbsp each onion, garlic, onion and paprika powder
  • 4 cups cut and washed broccoli florets
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil + 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 2 Tbsp. minced garlic + 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup fresh or store bought  basil pesto
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Stat by washing the chicken  pat dry
  2. cut the chicken into medium size dice add to a bowl season with salt, pepper, onion, garlic and paprika powder. Massage the spice mixture into the chicken . set aside while you make the sauce and the pasta is cooking.
  3. Cook your pasta in salted boiling water el dente add the cut broccoli the last 5 minutes.
  4. In a saute pan in the oil and butter over medium high heat saute h onion and garlic until soft and translucent. Turn the fire up to medium high add the seasoned chicken and saute until golden brown.
  5.  lower the fire back to medium deglaze the pan with the white wine waiting until absorbed before adding the pasta water. Simmer until sauce thickens about 10 minutes.
  6. Add the pasta and broccoli to the pan sauce. mix in  the grated parmesan cheese
  7. Ladle into pasta bowls top with more cheese and ENJOY!!!

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