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Creamy Pesto Pasta
Creamy Pesto Pasta combines tender spaghetti and juicy chicken in a deliciously rich Creamy Pesto Sauce for the perfect family meal.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 525 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 lb, diced into ½ inch cubes
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup half and half
- ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 12 ounces Sam’s Choice Italia Spaghetti about ⅔ package
- ½ cup Sam’s Choice Italia Basil Pesto
Garnish (optional)
- basil
- Parmesan Cheese
- pine nuts
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- In a pan, heat olive oil. Season chicken with dried basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add chicken to and cook until no pink remains, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan add the butter and flour. Stir until smooth and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream and half and half. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat, and stir in parmesan cheese and pesto.
- Add cooked pasta to the pesto sauce and toss. Add additional pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Garnish with basil, pine nuts and parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
- Nutrition information does not include garnish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
525
(26%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
483mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 525
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 525 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.