Chicken Pesto pasta
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4.9
Chicken Pesto pasta
Description
Chicken Pesto Pasta begins by boiling pasta and adding broccoli florets just before draining for a tender texture. Meanwhile, onion and garlic are sautéed in olive oil until golden and fragrant before chicken strips are browned and seasoned. A sauce made from light cream, Parmesan cheese, and pesto is simmered with salt and pepper to meld flavors.
The cooked pasta and broccoli are incorporated into the sauce, allowing the ingredients to blend into a cohesive creamy pasta dish with a subtle herbaceous flavor from the pesto and a cheesy finish. The chicken adds protein and savoriness, complementing the creamy base and fresh vegetables.
This dish is convenient for a comforting meal, bringing together common pantry ingredients with a fresh pesto twist. It can be garnished with extra Parmesan as desired for an added touch of richness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 chicken breast sliced into ½ inch strips
- 1 cup light cream
- 1/4 Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 4 cups pasta drained (appx, aldente
- 2 cups broccoli frozen or fresh, florets
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!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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