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Chicken Pesto Pasta with Tomatoes
This chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes is bursting with flavor from simple and fresh ingredients!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 392 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
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
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.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.