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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: 600 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 200 g Pasta
  • 2 cups Basil leaves
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 lb Chicken breast cut into strips
  • 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 blender, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and garlic. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce.
  3. 3. In a pan, cook the chicken strips over medium heat until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4. Mix the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce and chicken strips. Serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Pasta, Pesto
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