
By themediterraneandish.com
Chicken Pesto Pasta
Instructions
Prep:10minCook:10min
This chicken pesto pasta is the perfect dinner recipe for a special date night, or whenever you need a creamy bowl of Italian-style comfort in your life. Keep basil pesto on hand and it’s ready to go in just 20 minutes.
Updated at: Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:11:32 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories436.7 kcal (22%)
Total Fat22.9 g (33%)
Carbs31.7 g (12%)
Sugars3 g (3%)
Protein24.9 g (50%)
Sodium424.6 mg (21%)
Fiber2 g (7%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into 1-inch pieces

1 teaspoonitalian seasoning

kosher salt

black pepper

8 ouncespenne pasta
preferably with ridges

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

½ cupheavy cream

¼ cupparmesan cheese
plus more for serving if you like

¼ cupsun dried tomatoes
drained if packed in oil

½ cupbasil pesto
homemade or quality store-bought, plus more if you like

½ teaspoonred pepper flakes

basil leaves
torn, for garnish
Instructions
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