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Pesto Pasta with Chicken

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

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

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 to taste
  • 8 oz (230g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 3 dashes cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

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  1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water, and set it aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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%

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