Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

Ingredients

bow tie pasta

4 oz

frozen broccoli florets

4 oz

olive oil

1/2 tbsp

chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1/2 lb

basil pesto

1/2 cup

chicken broth

1/4 cup

cream cheese cut into small pieces

2 oz

Method

1. 01Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add pasta and cook 7-8 minutes until tender but still slightly firm. Add broccoli and cook 2-3 minutes more until tender. Drain.12 min
2. 02While pasta cooks, cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
3. 03Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 2-3 minutes until white outside but still tender inside.
4. 04Add chicken broth to the skillet and heat through.
5. 05Add cream cheese and pesto. Stir and cook until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
6. 06Add drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet and stir to coat. If sauce is too thick, add more broth to loosen. Serve hot.