Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Chicken Pesto Pasta is made creamy with Parmesan, mozzarella, and heavy cream. Fresh basil pesto coats this pasta and chicken for the perfect pop of flavor in every bite. This is a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup basil pesto
- 8 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
- additional salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Add the olive oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the cut chicken, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and salt to the skillet. Stir and cook until the chicken is browned on the outside and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic. Melt the butter and saute the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese to the skillet. Whisk to combine and continue to stir and cook the sauce over medium-high heat. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- While the sauce is thickening, boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add the cooked chicken, cooked pasta, and pesto sauce to the skillet with the sauce. Stir to combine and cook until warmed through.
- Season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
709kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
147mg
(49%)
Sodium
1043mg
(43%)
Potassium
467mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1817IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
268mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 709 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 709kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 147mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 1043mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 467mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1817IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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21 reviews
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