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Pesto Pasta with Chicken

A simple and delicious pasta dish with homemade pesto and grilled 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

  • 400 g Pasta
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Basil Leaves fresh
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-fry until cooked through. Slice into strips.
  3. 3. In a blender, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make pesto.
  4. 4. Toss cooked pasta with pesto. Add sliced chicken on top.
  5. 5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Pasta, Pesto
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