Basil Chicken & Pasta

• 1 1/2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 12oz. package of medium whole wheat pasta shells
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• dressing: 8oz. olive oil
• 4 oz. red wine vinegar
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 TBS kosher salt
• 1/2 to 1 oz. water

1. To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, water, and salt and mix with a handblender. Set aside.
2. Cook the pasta as per package instructions, drain, and set aside. Heat 1 TBS olive oil in a skillet and cook the chicken until it is no longer pink.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pasta, chopped carrots, and broccoli, parmesan chees, and dressing. Toss until coated with dressing.
4. Can be topped with additional shredded parmesan cheese before serving.

chicken, whole wheat pasta shells, carrots, fresh broccoli florets, parmesan cheese, dressing, red wine vinegar, garlic, fresh basil, kosher salt, water

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/basil-chicken-pasta-1206701 (may not work)