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Chicken Pesto Pasta

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is an easy 30-minute dinner loaded with juicy chicken and tender asparagus!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 535 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breasts trimmed
  • 1 tsp salt (divided)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb asparagus ends trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 4 Tbsp pesto sauce
  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 12 oz fettuccini pasta (or linguine)

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions to your desired doneness. While pasta is cooking, proceed with the recipe then add drained cooked pasta to the sauce in step 5.
  2. Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season all sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat with 2 Tbsp olive oil. When oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer and saute until fully cooked through (3 min per side). Remove from pan and rest 5 minutes, then slice into bite-sized strips.
  3. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil to the same pan with asparagus pieces. Sautee stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes or until crisp tender.
  4. Add 2 cups heavy whipping cream, bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 4 Tbsp pesto then add chicken breasts and cook 2 minutes. Season sauce with 1/2 tsp salt or to taste.
  5. Add cooked pasta, stirring to coat noodles in sauce. Remove form heat and serve right away. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbs 34g Protein 20g (40%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 459mg (19%) Potassium 472mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1500IU (30%) Vitamin C 4.2mg (5%) Calcium 82mg (8%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535

% Daily Value*

Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbs 34g
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 472mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1500IU 30%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.