Chicken Pesto Pasta

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Comforting pesto pasta with juicy chicken !

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Very easy
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6 minutes

Prep time

18 minutes

Cook time

687 cal.

Per serving

Ingredients

Utensils

Frying pan, Stovetop, Pot (small)

recipe

Chicken breast

Step 1

Halve the chicken breast lengthwise.

Step 2

Heat a drizzle of oil on a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken. Season with salt & pepper. Sear undisturbed, 2-3 minutes on each side, until fully cooked. Set aside.

Pasta (fusilli or rotini)

Step 3

In a pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Strain the pasta.

Step 4

In the meantime, slice the chicken.

Pesto
Parmesan (grated)

Step 5

Add the pasta to the same pan over low heat. Add the pesto & parmesan cheese. Mix it all together.

Peas (frozen)

Step 6

Add in the sliced chicken. Mix it all together. Add the peas, stir & cook 2 more minutes.

Step 7

Serve hot, topped with more parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

Recipe tipDomitille

Try making pesto from scratch ! Search "Homemade Pesto” in the app to learn how !

- Domitille, Créatrice de recettes

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Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy687 cal.
Fat28 g
Carbohydrates82 g
Protein52 g
Fiber7 g

Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.

On average, one serving of the recipe "Chicken Pesto Pasta" contains 687 Energy, 28 g of Fat, 82 g of Carbohydrates, 52 g of Protein, 7 g of Fiber.

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