Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
494 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Whether you're looking for an easy weeknight meal or a dish to share at a potluck, this Chicken Pesto Pasta is your delicious answer! Packed with flavor from the homemade walnut pesto, you'll love how tasty this easy dish is to eat!
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Ingredients
For the pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ½ cup walnuts
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
For the pasta:
- ½ pound angel hair pasta cooked
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 roma tomatoes diced or sliced
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, garlic, salt and pepper. Process for several minutes until blended. Add in parmesan and olive oil and blend until desired consistency.
- Flatten chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thick and grill for several minutes on each side, until fully cooked (or cook them in a skillet on the stove top).
- To serve, toss hot, cooked pasta with pesto, tomatoes, parmesan cheese, chopped walnuts and cooked chicken! ENJOY!
Notes
- Swap out the angel hair pasta for bowtie noodles
- Dice up the tomatoes and cooked chicken
- Mix everything together and refrigerate until ready to serve
- DELICIOUS cold or hot
Nutrition Information
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Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
25g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
391mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25g | 147% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 391mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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