Pesto Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
805 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
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EASY, ready in 20 minutes, and every piece of tender chicken and pasta is coated in fresh pesto sauce and parmesan cheese!!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta cooked according to package directions and drained
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 to 3 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- ¾ to 1 cup about 7 ounces prepared pesto (use store bought or follow this scratch recipe)
- 1 ½ to 2 cups Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese or to taste
- kosher salt as needed
- freshly ground black pepper as needed
- fresh basil optional for garnishing
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot; drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, to a large skillet add the olive oil, chicken, evenly season with Italian seasoning, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is done and cooked through; stir and flip frequently for even cooking.
- Add the garlic, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken and all cooking juices to the pot with the drained pasta.
- Add 3/4 cup pesto, tomatoes, and stir to combine. If desired, add additional pesto to taste.
- Add the parmesan, stir to combine, and taste. As needed, add salt and pepper. If you are using prepared pesto, you may likely not need any additional salt since most is pretty salty.
- Optionally garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
805kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
54g
(83%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
38g
Cholesterol
109mg
(36%)
Sodium
762mg
(32%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 805 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 805kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 54g | 83% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38g | 224% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 762mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
30 reviews
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