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Pesto Pasta with Chicken

A simple and delicious pesto pasta with chicken recipe that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz Pasta any type
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup Pesto sauce
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the cooked pasta and pesto sauce to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. 5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Pasta, Pesto
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