Pesto Chicken Pasta

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    601 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Chicken Pasta

This Pesto Chicken Pasta is a fast and healthy recipe for everyone in the family to enjoy!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 12 ounces chicken thighs or breasts boneless, skinless, and diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream or half & half
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • cup pesto store-bought or homemade pesto
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese more for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook for about 3 minutes, add the garlic, and continue cooking until the onions have softened.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook, for about 5 minutes, long enough to sear on all sides.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and cream and scrape the tidbits from the chicken left at the bottom of the pan while stirring.
  4. Bring mixture to a boil, add the pasta, and mix to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan with the lid, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  5. Open the lid, stir in the pesto until incorporated and heated through. Turn off the heat, add the parmesan cheese, stir to combine, and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving Calories 601kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 476mg (20%) Potassium 748mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 503IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 601 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 601kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 476mg 20%
Potassium 748mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 503IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 142mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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