Super Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
797 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Super Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta
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This ridiculously simple chicken pesto pasta recipe has just 5 ingredients! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the creamy pesto sauce is silky and irresistible.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta I used penne
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-size strips
- 1 cup pesto click for my recipe or use your favorite store bought
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional, to taste
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Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil and chicken to a skillet and stir until coated. Sauté over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes, until no longer pink on the outside but not fully cooked inside. It's ok if it doesn't brown.
- Add the pesto and cream to the pan, give it a good stir, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Season with salt & pepper as needed and top with parmesan if using.
Notes
- DeLallo's pesto is my personal favorite.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
797kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
730mg
(30%)
Potassium
601mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2158IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 797 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 797kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 730mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2158IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
39 reviews
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