Pesto Pasta with Chicken
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5.0
468 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 servings
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Calories
465 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Pasta with Chicken
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Pesto pasta topped with smoky grilled chicken a squeeze of lemon and fresh basil. This pesto pasta is easy to make and bursting with so much flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Spaghetti
- ½ cup pesto
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 6- ounces boneless skinless chicken breast
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
- Return drained pasta to the same pot over low heat and add the pesto, Parmesan cheese and butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add in reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce is glossy.
- Preheat a grill pan to medium high heat. Add the olive oil. Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika and transfer to the heated skillet. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips and add on top of the pesto pasta.
- Add the lemon juice on top and garnish with fresh basil. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: If you have extra pesto sauce, store it in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for one week or in the freezer for up to 6 months. To prevent oxidizing in the fridge, you can pour olive oil on top or wrap with a plastic wrap directly touching the surface. Store leftover pasta with chicken in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
465kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
573mg
(24%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
631IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 573mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 631IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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