Pesto Pasta with Chicken

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This chicken pesto pasta is easy and delicious. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!

Submitted by Kristin
Updated on April 24, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • ½ cup pesto sauce

  • ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make pesto pasta with chicken

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  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

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  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until tender.

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  4. Stir in chicken and season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through.

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  5. Combine pasta, chicken, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328 Calories
10g Fat
43g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 328
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 154mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 129mg 10%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 308mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.