I'm not much of a pasta fan but every now and then I like to whip up a healthy pasta that leaves me feeling nourished and satisfied! This dish is a delicious version of the Italian favourite, pesto pasta with broccoli and chicken. I'm all about simplicity when it comes to cooking, and this dish really is so simple and easy to throw together (as long as you have all the ingredients). I love making my own pesto, it's not only super easy but I always pack it with real whole foods that boost the nutrient content of any dish!
Another bonus, this meal is completely gluten and dairy free! You could make it vegetarian by substituting the chicken with tofu, tempeh or beans. Play around with it and have some fun. You could also be so bold to top it with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese if you're that way inclined.
Ingredients:
Method:
Rinse the pasta and cook as per instructions.
Add all pesto ingredients into a blender or nutribullet and blend together until smooth.
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat with coconut oil. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly browned.
While the chicken is frying steam the broccoli.
Once tender (don’t over steam the broccoli) add the broccoli and mushrooms to the saucepan with the chicken. Stir well for a few minutes until everything is cooked through. Add the cooked pasta and basil pesto to the pan and stir until the pasta is fully coated. Serve into bowls with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
Ingredients
Directions
Rinse the pasta and cook as per instructions.
Add all pesto ingredients into a blender or nutribullet and blend together until smooth.
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat with coconut oil. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly browned.
While the chicken is frying steam the broccoli.
Once tender (don’t over steam the broccoli) add the broccoli and mushrooms to the saucepan with the chicken. Stir well for a few minutes until everything is cooked through. Add the cooked pasta and basil pesto to the pan and stir until the pasta is fully coated. Serve into bowls with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
