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Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make pesto chicken pasta dish that's perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basil leaves
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • ¼ cup Pine nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 lb Chicken breast sliced
  • 12 oz Pasta your choice
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic. Blend until smooth to make pesto.
  3. 3. Season chicken breast slices with salt and pepper. In a pan, cook chicken until fully cooked.
  4. 4. In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, chicken, and pesto. Toss until well combined.
  5. 5. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Pasta, Pesto
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