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Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe

A delicious and easy-to-make pesto pasta with 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: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g Pasta
  • 2 cups Basil Leaves
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts sliced
  • 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, and garlic. Blend until smooth to make pesto.
  3. 3. In a pan, cook chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4. Mix cooked pasta with pesto and sliced chicken. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Pasta, Pesto
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