Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
34 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
491 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Italian
Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti
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Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti is packed with flavour and comes together so quickly, it's sure to become a week-night favourite!
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Ingredients
- 14 ounces Spaghetti dry weight, or pasta of choice
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 4 grilled pesto chicken breasts use this recipe
- 17 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup homemade basil pesto or store bought pesto
- 1 pinch Parmesan Cheese freshly grated, to serve
Instructions
- Boil spaghetti according to packet directions in salted water. Drain; reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, cook pesto chicken and tomatoes using this recipe.
- Add pesto mixture to the cooked spaghetti with ½ cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss over low heat until well combined. Divide amongst serving bowls. Slice chicken breasts and arrange over the spaghetti. Top with parmesan. Serve warm.
Notes
- We recommend using our homemade Basil Pesto, but you can use store bought if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
491kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
188mg
(8%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
679IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 188mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 679IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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