PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN

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Easy and delicious pasta with chicken. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Kristin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
½ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Dneyah Larose
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pesto sauce was light and refreshing, and it didn't overpower the chicken. I also liked the addition of tomatoes. They added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Sushil Mahato
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll look for a simpler pesto pasta recipe next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful.


Asia Jamal
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I loved this recipe! The pesto pasta with chicken was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Larianna Hill
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more garlic and onion next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was creamy.


matt alps
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was so flavorful. I especially liked the addition of mushrooms. They added a nice earthy flavor to the dish.


Raiha Monir
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me. I think I'll use less red pepper flakes next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful.


Broby Boss
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I loved this recipe! The pesto pasta with chicken was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Gugulethu Madi
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This recipe was a bit too expensive for me. I think I'll look for a more budget-friendly pesto pasta recipe next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful.


lina omar
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I'm not a fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pesto sauce was light and refreshing, and it didn't overpower the chicken. I also liked the addition of spinach. It added a nice pop of color to the dish.


Adamkiller111
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think I'll look for a simpler pesto pasta recipe next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful.


Whitney Locklear
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I loved this recipe! The pesto pasta with chicken was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Imran ali Bangwar
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more herbs and spices next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was creamy.


Md Arafat hosan
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I'm not a fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was so flavorful. I especially liked the addition of artichoke hearts. They added a nice briny flavor to the dish.


Preston Miller
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The pesto sauce was especially popular. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mbabazi Miriam
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time. Otherwise, the dish was very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful.


mvuselelo Shabangu
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pesto sauce was light and refreshing, and it didn't overpower the chicken. I also liked the addition of pine nuts. They added a nice crunch to the dish.


Nathan Mitchell
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The pesto pasta with chicken was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pesto sauce was so flavorful. I especially liked the addition of sun-dried tomatoes. They added a nice tangy flavor to the dish.


H.R.B production
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. The pesto sauce is also very versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish.


Sorry not Sorry
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This pesto pasta with chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.