Chicken Pesto Pasta
This healthy chicken pesto pasta with broccoli is a quick and easy recipe you can whip up any time of the year. Feel free to add extra veggies or a splash of cream for an extra creamy sauce.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes -
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes
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Yield: 2 servings 1x -
Category: Mains
Category:Ingredients
- 6 ounces (170 grams) penne pasta, dry
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pinch red chili flakes
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli, florets
- 1/4 cup basil pesto
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. With 2-minutes remaining, add broccoli florets to the pot, scooping 1-cup of pasta water out of the pot. Then, once cooked, drain pasta and broccoli and set aside.
- Place chicken breast on a cutting board, sliced into thin strips, and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large pan on medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add sliced chicken, minced garlic, and chili flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Once cooked, add the pasta and pesto to the pan with the chicken and toss until everything is well coated. If you find the mixture too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until a smooth consistency is reached.
- Once cooked, divide the mixture evenly across two bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 617 calories
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Fat: 26 grams
- Carbohydrates: 63 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 33 grams
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