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Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make pesto chicken pasta recipe.
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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: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Pasta uncooked
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast diced
  • 1 cup Pesto Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add diced chicken to the skillet. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
  4. 4. Stir in pesto sauce and cooked pasta. Mix well to combine.
  5. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Pasta, Pesto
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