Pasta, Broccoli and Chicken

• 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
• 1/2 pound fresh broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons pesto
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pound boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

1. In a large pot with boiling salted water cook rigatoni pasta until al dente.
2. Drain.
3. Meanwhile, blanch broccoli florets in a medium size saucepan, remove with slotted spoon.
4. In same pan saute the minced garlic and pesto sauce in the olive oil for 2 minutes.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and set aside.
6. In a large bowl toss cooked pasta with blanched broccoli, cooked chicken, and garlic/tomato mixture.
7. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper and mix well.
8. Serve warm.

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Taken from allrecipes.com/recipe/pasta-broccoli-and-chicken/ (may not work)