Chicken Pesto Pasta
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5.0
195 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
4
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Calories
526 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Pesto Pasta
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This chicken pesto pasta is sauteed chicken, farfalle pasta and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in basil pesto and finished off with parmesan cheese. A quick and easy dinner option that always gets rave reviews!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces short pasta such as farfalle
- 1 cup basil pesto look for it in the refrigerated section
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley can also use basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
- Place the chicken in the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
- Drain the pasta and pour it into the pan with the chicken. Add the pesto and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and gently fold them into the pasta.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley. then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
526kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
570mg
(24%)
Potassium
671mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1090IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
5.5mg
(6%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 526 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 526kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 671mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1090IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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195 reviews
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