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Pesto Pasta with Chicken

A delicious and easy-to-make pesto pasta with chicken.
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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: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Pasta
  • 2 cups Basil leaves
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 lb Chicken breast, diced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pasta according to the 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 the pesto.
  3. 3. In a pan, cook the diced chicken until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4. Mix the cooked pasta, chicken, and pesto together in the pan. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Pasta, Pesto
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