Chicken Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
660 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is tender and flavorful weeknight meal that can be on the table in 20 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 7 ounces pesto sauce homemade or jarred
- 1 pound penne pasta or other pasta shape
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups warm grilled chicken sliced or roughly chopped
- shredded parmesan for garnish optional
- pine nuts for garnish optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente pasta.
- If making homemade pesto, do so while pasta is cooking.
- Prior to draining the pasta, save about ½ cup of the cooking water. Drain pasta well.
- Toss pesto sauce with cooked pasta. Add heavy cream and toss again. Add pasta water, a little at a time, to thin the sauce if needed.
- Add the chicken and toss to coat. Top with extra parmesan cheese and pine nuts.
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Notes
- STORAGE: Store the chicken pesto pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.Freeze in an airtight freezer container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
660kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
100mg
(33%)
Sodium
377mg
(16%)
Potassium
367mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1279IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 660 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 660kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 377mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1279IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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