Chicken Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
475 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Chicken Pesto Pasta is a 30 minute, one pot meal! Whether you make it with homemade pesto or store bought, it is creamy and savory and addictingly good. You're going to love it!
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Ingredients
Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- 3 whole garlic cloves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup pine nuts
Chicken and Pasta
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Pesto
- Measure 2 cups fresh basil leaves leaves by loosely packing them into a measuring cup.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, 3 whole garlic cloves, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, and ¼ cup pine nuts.
- Blend until fairly smooth. Set aside.
Chicken and Pasta
- Cut the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large (12-inch) deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cubed chicken and season with 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons black pepper, and 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
- Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add 3 cups chicken broth and the uncooked 12 ounces penne pasta pasta to the pan.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Check the package directions for exact cooking time.
- Once the pasta is cooked, reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the prepared pesto and 1 cup heavy cream.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
1936mg
(81%)
Potassium
736mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1541IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
362mg
(36%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1936mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 736mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1541IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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