Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
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5
10 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
476 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
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Fire up the grill and make Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta! This pasta dish, which is amazing as a weeknight dinner or the perfect entertaining dish, is elegant and easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless and skinless (about 1 lb
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried
- ¾ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked if possible
- 16 oz. farfalle pasta cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup basil pesto homemade or store-bought
- ½ cup parmesan grated
- ¼ cup pine nuts if desired, toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 400°F.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper while the grill heats.
- Cook the chicken until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. The cook time will depend on the thickness of the chicken breasts. If they’re thicker, they will need longer. Thinner, they’ll need less time.
- When the chicken’s internal temperature is 165°F, remove from the grill, and let rest on a plate for 10 minutes.
- Cut the chicken into thin slices using a sharp knife.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, pesto and cheese.
- Mix well, until chicken and pasta are well coated with the pesto, adding a small amount of the pasta water if it seems dry.
- Finish by adding lots of fresh cracked pepper and additional parmesan cheese.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- I don’t have a grill. Can I cook the chicken in another way?
- Of course! Bake the chicken in the oven or sear it in a skillet. It will work any way you cook it, so long as you cook the chicken all the way through.
- How will I know the chicken is done?
- Take its temperature with an instant read meat thermometer! Gently stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken and let it read. We’re looking for a temperature of 160°F to pull these off the grill because they will continue cooking for a few minutes when off the grill. (We want the internal temperature to reach 165°F.)
- Can I use a different type of pasta?
- Yes, you can. Short cut pastas like rotini and farfalle are good for this because they are easily coated in the sauce, but also very easy to eat at an event.
- How do I toast the pine nuts?
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until browned. Keep an eye on them because all ovens run at different temperatures and pine nuts can burn easily.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
20g
(118%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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