Chicken Pesto pasta

Name: Chicken Pesto pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 chicken breasts; 1 cup light cream; 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup pesto; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon Pepper or to taste; 4 cups aldente pasta; 2 cups broccoli florets

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
467 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Chicken Pesto pasta

Eric Kelley

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Creamy chicken broccoli pasta with the addition of pesto and parmesan takes this humble dish to a whole new level. This easy dish comes together in under 30 minutes and makes a great weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion minced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 chicken breasts sliced into ½ inch strips
1 cup light cream
1/4 grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pesto
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper or to taste
4 cups aldente pasta drained (appx)
2 cups broccoli florets frozen or fresh

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Instructions

Begin by cooking the pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Add the broccoli into the pasta pot 1 minute before turning off the heat. Drain, set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a large pan. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minute or until golden. Add the garlic and cook for just a few seconds then add the sliced chicken. Season with salt & pepper and cook the chicken for 5-7 minute or until browned.
Add the parmesan, cream, pesto, and salt & pepper. Simmer mixture for 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and broccoli. Stir until fully combined. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and garnish with more parmesan. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 595mg (25%) Potassium 660mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 934IU (19%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 87mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	467kcal	23%
Carbohydrates	34g	11%
Protein	32g	64%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	107mg	36%
Sodium	595mg	25%
Potassium	660mg	14%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	934IU	19%
Vitamin C	44mg	49%
Calcium	87mg	9%
Iron	2mg	11%