Mediterranean Pesto Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    328 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Mediterranean Pesto Pasta

This Mediterranean Pesto Pasta is packed with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and grated Parmesan! Flavorful, simple to prepare, and budget friendly!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 2 zucchini's, sliced
  • 1 squash, sliced
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 8 oz spaghetti noodles
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
  • seasoning of choice
  • Parmesan cheese, grated
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Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a skillet.
  2. Add in the zucchini and squash once oil is heated. Cook for about 5 minutes, seasoning with salt/pepper or seasoning of choice *I use Chupacabra (see link in post above)
  3. Once zucchini/squash is slightly browned, remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. In same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil. Add uncooked chicken and season with salt/pepper or desired seasoning. Cook about 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
  5. As chicken is cooking, boil noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain once cooked.
  6. Add cooked/drained pasta to the cooked chicken.
  7. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and zucchini/squash mixture.
  8. Add in the Pesto and toss to coat thoroughly. *You can add more Pesto if you prefer.
  9. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve immediately! Enjoy!
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Calories 328kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 674mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 548IU (11%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 328 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 328kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 674mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 548IU 11%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 46mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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