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Laura Davies
By Laura Davies

Pesto Chicken Pasta (Justin Safe)

6 steps
Prep:20min
Updated at: Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:28:59 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
53
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1064.4 kcal (53%)
Total Fat43.3 g (62%)
Carbs113.7 g (44%)
Sugars11.2 g (12%)
Protein54.9 g (110%)
Sodium686 mg (34%)
Fiber10.7 g (38%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Prepare carrot and broccolini for steaming.
Step 2
Slice shallot and throw in a small oven dish with the cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast at 200⁰C for 15 minutes
Step 3
Bring a pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta. Cook to packet instructions.
Step 4
Toast pine nuts in dry pan
Step 5
Slice chicken into fillets or strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook in a medium fry pan with olive oil - about 6 minutes.
Step 6
Once pasta is cooked, drain and stir through pesto. Season to taste with MSG and pepper, and add half the parmesan. Stir well, then add chicken and mix again. Serve in bowl, and top with pine nuts and parmesan. Serve vegetables on the side.