Homemade Broccoli Chicken Pesto Pasta - Fresh Italian-Inspired Dish

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, to maintain color)
• 1 lb pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)