Pesto Pasta Chicken

Name: Pesto Pasta Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 10 oz spaghettini; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut in 1" cubes; salt and pepper to taste; 2 tsps minced garlic; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1 cup pesto sauce; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 - 1/2 cup reserved pasta water

3 steps

Prep:5minCook:18min

Need an easy under 30 minute meal? Put this one in your weeknight meal rotation.

Updated at: Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:08:11 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories660.1 kcal (33%)

Total Fat37.1 g (53%)

Carbs54.5 g (21%)

Sugars2.5 g (3%)

Protein25.6 g (51%)

Sodium510 mg (25%)

Fiber3.1 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

10 ozspaghettini

1 Tbspolive oil

0.5 lbboneless skinless chicken thighs

2 tspsminced garlic

½ cupchicken broth

1 cuppesto sauce

¼ tspred pepper flakes

¼ cuppasta water

reserved

Instructions

Step 1

First cook the pasta as directed on the package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water then rinse in cold water and drain. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet heat the oil to medium high. Salt and pepper the chicken then sear until golden, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 seconds then deglaze the pan with the broth. Add the pesto. Bring to a simmer then return the pasta to the pot.

Step 3