Spinach Pesto Pasta with garlic butter chicken
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Spinach Pesto Pasta with garlic butter chicken
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Delicious spinach pesto pasta with juicy garlic butter chicken bites. This recipe is great as a simple weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
For the spinach pesto
- 3 cups baby spinach washed and dried
- 1 cup basil
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup nuts
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- ½ cup olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
For the chicken and pasta
- 500 g (1lb) chicken breasts cubed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 500 g (1lb) pasta
Instructions
- Place the ingredients for the pesto in the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse until the pesto is the consistency you prefer.
- Add a splash of oil or more oil if you want the pesto to be a little looser.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed then transfer to an airtight container or jar.
- Add a few tablespoons of olive oil to the top of the pesto then store in the fridge until ready to serve. You can store the pesto up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Heat a large pot of salted water over high heat.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Reserve one cup of cooking water then drain the pasta.
- Toss the pasta with the spinach pesto and a splash of cooking water. If you want the pesto sauce to be creamier, add a splash of heavy cream.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the chicken.
- Slice the chicken into bite-size chunks and place in a medium bowl.
- Add oil, lemon juice, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper then mix well.
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat then add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the butter and garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Serve the pesto pasta with the chicken and fresh basil or arugula.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
640kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
95g
(32%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
1033mg
(43%)
Potassium
653mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
2619IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 95g | 32% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1033mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 653mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2619IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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