Creamy Chicken-and-Broccoli Pesto Bow Ties

Name: Creamy Chicken-and-Broccoli Pesto Bow Ties
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. broccoli florets; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 lb. farfalle pasta; 1 small bunch fresh basil (1 ounce), stems removed; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 c. olive oil; 2 tsp. lemon zest, plus more for serving; 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 3 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 3/4 cup); 4 oz. mascarpone or cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken, warmed; 1/3 c. chopped toasted pecans (optional)

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Jan 8, 2015

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creamy chickenandbroccoli pesto bow ties

Brian Woodcock

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Cal/Serv:

657

Toasted pecans add unexpected warmth and crunch to this creamy pasta dish.

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Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb. farfalle pasta
1 small bunch fresh basil (1 ounce), stems removed
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tsp. lemon zest, plus more for serving
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 3/4 cup)
4 oz. mascarpone or cream cheese, at room temperature
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, warmed
1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Cook the broccoli in boiling salted water until tender, 5 minutes; remove to a bowl with a slotted spoon. Add pasta to water and cook according to package directions; drain.
2. Step 2Process basil, garlic, oil, lemon zest, red pepper, and Parmesan in a food processer until finely chopped. Add broccoli and pulse until coarsely chopped, 4 to 6 times. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. Step 3Stir broccoli pesto and mascarpone into pasta until well coated; fold in chicken.