Chicken Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 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
Description
This recipe blends cooked pasta with sautéed chicken breast pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning. The chicken is cooked until golden and combined with the cooked pasta and fragrant basil pesto, creating an evenly coated, flavorful mix. Halved cherry tomatoes add freshness and color, while Parmesan cheese and parsley provide a savory finish and herbaceous notes.
The pasta cooks in salted boiling water and is drained before being tossed with the chicken and pesto in the pan to blend flavors thoroughly. The method keeps the chicken moist and well-seasoned and ensures the pesto evenly coats the ingredients without overcooking.
Serve immediately for a well-textured dish combining tender chicken with soft pasta and fresh tomatoes. It works well as a wholesome weeknight dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces, boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 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 tomato halved
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley can also use basil, chopped, fresh
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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