Chicken Pesto Caprese Pasta
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
434 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Pesto Caprese Pasta
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This Chicken Pesto Caprese Pasta is one delicious dinner that's ready to put on the dinner table in under 30 minutes. Enjoyed even by your picky eaters.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounce pasta uncooked, such as penne (about 2 cups)
- ¼ cup pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese
- 2 chicken breasts cooked and sliced
- Balsamic reduction
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
- In a large bowl toss pesto and cooked pasta together so that the pasta is fully coated. Drizzle with the olive oil and stir. Add in the tomatoes, bocconcini and toss.
- Top with sliced chicken and drizzle with the Balsamic reduction.
Notes
- Use this recipe to make the perfect BAKED CHICKEN BREAST.
- Bocconcini are small mozzarella cheeses and they come in different sizes. They are semi-soft white and rindless, unripened mild cheeses.
- Balsamic reduction of balsamic glaze is a concentrated and thickened version of balsamic vinegar. You can buy it in stores or make it yourself by cooking down balsamic vinegar until it thickens and reduces, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
416mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9.2mg
(10%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 416mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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