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A plate of rotini pasta with chicken, broccoli, bacon bits, shredded parmesan, and parsley, served with a slice of garlic bread on a white plate.

Creamy Basil Rotini With Chicken, Broccoli, and Bacon

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 16 oz box Rotini Rasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless Chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 Head of broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 14 oz Jar Creamy basil Pesto
  • 1 cup chopped bacon pieces
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese for Topping
  • Chopped fresh Parsley for topping.
  • olive oil
  • Salt & black Pepper

Instructions

  • In a pot of boiling water, Cook Pasta according to directions.
  • Drain Pasta, reserving ½ cup of the water, and rinse in cold water and set aside until needed.
  • In a skillet on medium- High heat, add olive oil and Chicken.
  • Sautee Chicken and remove and set aside.
  • In the sam Skillet, add olive oil and broccoli and Saute; 5-7 minutes to soften broccoli.
  • Pour Pasta, Chicken, broccoli, basil Pesto, bacon, Salt & Pepper to taste into a Large Pot and stir to warm UP.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese & fresh Parsley.