Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Name: Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 serving
Ingredients: 12 oz (350g) Spaghetti; 3 cups fresh basil; 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt; 8 oz (230g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts; salt; ground black pepper; 3 dashes cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Lemon wedges

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
3
Calories
637 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Kelsey Carr

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Pesto Pasta with Chicken – easy pasta with basil pesto and grilled chicken. Loaded with yogurt and Parmesan cheese, this recipe is so delicious.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 oz (350g) Spaghetti
3 cups fresh basil
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt to taste
8 oz (230g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt
ground black pepper
3 dashes cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon wedges

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Instructions

Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water, and set it aside.
Pulse the basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor. Add the yogurt, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. If the pesto is too thick, add some pasta water to dilute it. Adjust the lemon juice and salt to taste.
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or skillet and add the olive oil. Cook the chicken until nicely browned and cooked through. Slice the chicken into strips.
Toss the spaghetti with the pesto and stir to combine well. Top the pasta with the chicken and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3people Calories 637kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 64.9g (22%) Protein 41.2g (82%) Fat 23.7g (36%) Saturated Fat 4.9g (25%) Cholesterol 157mg (52%) Sodium 190mg (8%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 637 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	3people
Calories	637kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	64.9g	22%
Protein	41.2g	82%
Fat	23.7g	36%
Saturated Fat	4.9g	25%
Cholesterol	157mg	52%
Sodium	190mg	8%
Fiber	0.7g	3%
Sugar	1g	2%