Chicken and Broccoli Pasta

Portion Size: 1 ½  cup (approx. ½ c. chicken, ½ c. pasta and ½ c. vegetables)

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 Pound bow tie pasta
2 Tablespoons oil
2 cups Broccoli floweretsWash, trim and slice
2 cups carrots, cut into thin stripsWash, peel and cut into thin strips
3 Green onions, cut diagonally into pieces Wash, trim and cut into small slices. (including tops)
1 cup cherry tomatoes Wash, trim and quartered.
8 boneless (3 oz. each), skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite size piecesCook until internal temperature reaches 165°F. 
1 teaspoon dried basil 
1/4 cup Italian dressing 
½ cup Parmesan cheese
For gluten free (GF): use GF pasta and Italian dressing. Always check each ingredients to be sure it is gluten free.

Directions

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2Place oil in large skill and stir fry broccoli and carrots until tender.
3In a large bowl combine remaining ingredients. 
4Toss to coat.
5Chill and serve. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates