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fresh basil walnuts chicken broth garlic penne pasta olive oil chicken breast broccoli florets red peppers balsamic vinegar
Viewed: 42 - Published at: 6 months agoIngredients
- 1 bunch fresh basil, divided (about 1 cup packed)
- 12 cup chopped walnuts, divided
- 23 cup fat free chicken broth, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 12 ounces penne pasta, uncooked (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 34 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups red peppers, strips (about 2 small peppers)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Method
- CUT enough of the basil into thin slices to measure 2 tablespoons; set aside.
- Place remaining basil in blender container.
- Add 1/4 cup of the walnuts, 1/3 cup of the chicken broth and the garlic; cover.
- Blend 30 to 1 minute or until smooth.
- COOK pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add chicken, broccoli and peppers; cook and stir 5 minute or until chicken is lightly browned.
- Add remaining 1/3 cup broth; cook an additional 6 to 8 minute or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
- DRAIN pasta.
- Add to ingredients in skillet along with the basil sauce; stir until well blended.
- Drizzle with the vinegar; mix lightly.
- Sprinkle with the reserved sliced basil and remaining 1/4 cup walnuts.
