Chicken Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
392 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes
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This chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes is bursting with flavor from simple and fresh ingredients!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry penne pasta ½ box
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced and cut into bite size pieces
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup basil pesto
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- fresh basil for serving
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Instructions
- In a deep skillet or shallow soup pot, cook the pasta until al dente according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and turn the heat to medium. Add the chicken breast pieces, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Cook until the chicken is golden an no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining olive oil and the tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatoes pop and turn a darker color. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the broth and pesto. Stir and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken broth has reduced by half.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let it melt.
- Return the chicken to the pan and stir to combine. Add the pasta and stir to combine. Serve with fresh basil and toasted baguette.
Notes
- Storage: Store chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
813mg
(34%)
Potassium
457mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
633IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 813mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 633IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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