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Mediterranean Pesto Pasta
This Mediterranean Pesto Pasta is packed with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and grated Parmesan! Flavorful, simple to prepare, and budget friendly!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a skillet.
- 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)
- Once zucchini/squash is slightly browned, remove from skillet and set aside.
- 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.
- As chicken is cooking, boil noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain once cooked.
- Add cooked/drained pasta to the cooked chicken.
- Toss in the cherry tomatoes and zucchini/squash mixture.
- Add in the Pesto and toss to coat thoroughly. *You can add more Pesto if you prefer.
- Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve immediately! Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.