Ingredients

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

Preparation

To make the dressing, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, water, and salt and mix with a handblender. Set aside. 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. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pasta, chopped carrots, and broccoli, parmesan chees, and dressing. Toss until coated with dressing. Can be topped with additional shredded parmesan cheese before serving.