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Pesto Pasta with Chicken

A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish with homemade pesto and tender chicken.
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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

  • 12 oz Pasta any type
  • 2 cups Basil leaves fresh
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Pine nuts toasted
  • 1 lb Chicken breast cut into strips
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a blender or food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, olive oil, garlic, and pine nuts. Blend until smooth to make pesto.
  3. 3. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. 4. Toss cooked pasta with pesto and chicken. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Pasta, Pesto
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