Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken

Health score
23%
Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken
45 min.
6
468kcal

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Pasta, Broccoli, and Chicken: A Delicious and Nutritious Meal

Are you looking for a tasty, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further! This Pasta, Broccoli, and Chicken recipe is the perfect answer to your culinary desires.

With a delightful blend of flavors and a beautiful harmony of textures, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Not only is it incredibly delicious, but it's also packed with protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to keep you satisfied and energized.

This recipe serves 6 and takes only 45 minutes to prepare, making it a fantastic option for busy weeknights or when you're expecting guests. Each serving contains 468 calories, ensuring a well-balanced meal without the guilt.

So why not give this versatile and mouth-watering recipe a try? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound chicken breast halves boneless cooked chopped
  • 0.5 pound broccoli florets fresh
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • servings pepper black to taste
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.8 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • tablespoons basil pesto 
  • 12 ounces rigatoni 
  • servings salt to taste
  • cup tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente.
  2. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan, remove with slotted spoon. In same pan saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and set aside.
  5. In a large bowl toss cooked pasta with blanched broccoli, cooked chicken, and garlic/tomato mixture.
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well.
  7. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories468kcal
Protein24.77%
Fat33.65%
Carbs41.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29
Glycemic Load
17.9
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.504347798617%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.17mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
2.99mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
1.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:467.63kcal
23.38%
Fat:17.36g
26.71%
Saturated Fat:4.14g
25.86%
Carbohydrates:48.27g
16.09%
Net Carbohydrates:45.04g
16.38%
Sugar:2.99g
3.32%
Cholesterol:59.66mg
19.89%
Sodium:564.53mg
24.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.76g
57.53%
Selenium:65.54µg
93.63%
Vitamin C:38.44mg
46.6%
Vitamin B3:9.26mg
46.29%
Vitamin K:46.54µg
44.33%
Vitamin B6:0.76mg
37.99%
Phosphorus:378.27mg
37.83%
Manganese:0.69mg
34.26%
Potassium:614.26mg
17.55%
Magnesium:65.26mg
16.32%
Vitamin B5:1.61mg
16.1%
Calcium:157.55mg
15.76%
Vitamin A:674.62IU
13.49%
Vitamin E:2mg
13.31%
Zinc:1.99mg
13.29%
Fiber:3.23g
12.91%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.96%
Copper:0.23mg
11.4%
Folate:41.58µg
10.39%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.44%
Iron:1.53mg
8.5%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.33%
Source:Allrecipes