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Ultimate Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1(16 ounce) packagebow tie pasta

  • 1teaspoonolive oil

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

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

  • 1pinchcrushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • ½cuppesto sauce

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

Cooking Directions

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

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until tender, then stir in chicken and season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through.

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

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories328
% 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.

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