Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Name: Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; 0.5 cup pesto sauce; 0.33333334326744 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips

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This chicken pesto pasta is easy and delicious. 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!

Recipe by Kristin

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
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.
Combine pasta, chicken, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

328	Calories
10g	Fat
43g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 328
% 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
Vitamin C 7mg	34%
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.