Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard

Name: Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat penne; 12 ounces boneless chicken breasts; ½ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 bunch Swiss chard; basil pesto; 1 cup basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup parmigianno reggiano cheese; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoon pine nuts; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

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Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
501 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard

Iris Warren

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This Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard is the perfect one-pot meal that will save you time in the kitchen and give you a delicious and nutritious dinner.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 ounces whole wheat penne
12 ounces boneless chicken breasts (cubed)
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 bunch Swiss chard (chopped)
basil pesto (see recipe below)

Basil Pesto

1 cup basil leaves (packed)
2 cloves garlic
½ cup parmigianno reggiano cheese
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoon pine nuts (toasted)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine all basil pesto ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Season with salt/pepper to taste.
Prepare whole wheat penne according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup starchy cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, heat a large sauce pan to medium-high heat and spray with non-stick spray. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan. Cook until chicken is browned, about 7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
Add swiss chard to the pan along with 2 tbs reserved cooking water. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up the browned bits leftover from the chicken. Cover and let steam for 2 minutes.
Add basil pesto to the chard and cook until warmed. Add more of the reserved pasta water to loosen pesto and make a sauce. Stir chicken back in and heat until warm. Serve with optional parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

Excellent source of Vitamin A, C, and Iron

Nutrition Information

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Calories 501kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 46.8g (16%) Protein 35.3g (71%) Fat 20.5g (32%) Saturated Fat 3.7g (19%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 226mg (9%) Fiber 4.3g (17%)