ONE-POT PESTO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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One-Pot Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken tenders, olive oil, garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, whole wheat pasta, salt, red pepper flakes, baby spinach, garlic, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, walnuts, olive oil, fresh parmesan cheese

Provided by Melissa Boyajian

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken tenders
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic
16 fl oz low-sodium chicken broth
4 oz sun-dried tomatoes, drained
8 oz whole wheat pasta
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 oz baby spinach
1 clove garlic
4 oz fresh basil, roughly chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons walnuts
3 oz olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • For the pesto, add garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and walnuts into the bowl of a food processor.
  • Turn on the food processor and slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream and puree thoroughly.
  • Add the parmesan and pulse to incorporate. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Season chicken and brown on both sides. Cook thoroughly for 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, salt, and red pepper flakes and mix until combined. Cover.
  • Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
  • Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Add cooked chicken and pesto.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1129 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 17 grams

Nasli Sibrian
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I highly recommend this recipe! It's delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Inalegwu Angel
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


MUHAMMAD TASAWAR SIAL
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the creamy pesto sauce and the tender chicken.


Rin Johnson
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great!


Jake Melbourne Carvalho
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's delicious and the whole family loves it.


MOUDUD PRODHAN PRODHAN
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I love this pasta dish! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mpho Mankimane
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This recipe is a winner! The pesto sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Charmant Guitarman
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's quick, easy, and delicious. The pesto sauce is amazing!


Mekhail
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This pasta dish is delicious and easy to make. The pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Twins Khumalo
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this dish was surprisingly good. The pesto sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Bandile Gamede
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the results are amazing. The pesto sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.


Gull Bahar
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I made this dish last night, and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The pesto sauce was delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Shehan Danushka
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This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pesto sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rachel Christian
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. It's quick, easy, and delicious. The pesto sauce is so flavorful, and the chicken is always tender and juicy.


Nicholas Woodard
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This recipe is a winner! The pesto sauce is amazing, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


grandpiece isgood
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This pasta dish is so flavorful and satisfying. The pesto sauce is rich and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I love that it's all made in one pot, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Adam Adam
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The pesto sauce was delicious, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jogindar Kahar
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This one-pot pesto chicken pasta is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! It's quick, easy, and cleanup is a breeze. The pesto sauce is flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I added some extra vegetables to make it a complete meal, and