Pesto Pasta w/ Chicken and Tomatoes

Name: Pesto Pasta w/ Chicken and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves for pesto; 1/3 cup grated parmesan for pesto; 1/4 cup olive oil, for pesto; 1 clove garlic, for pesto; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted, for pesto; 12 Oz uncooked pasta; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan

5 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:34:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories413 kcal (21%)

Total Fat15.2 g (22%)

Carbs46 g (18%)

Sugars3.5 g (4%)

Protein21.8 g (44%)

Sodium659.1 mg (33%)

Fiber2.9 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

1 cupfresh basil leaves

firmly packed, for pesto

⅓ cupparmesan

grated, for pesto

¼ cupolive oil

for pesto

1 clovegarlic

for pesto

2 tablespoonsalmonds

sliced, toasted, for pesto

12 Ozpasta

uncooked

3 cupschicken broth

2 cupsshredded cooked chicken

2 cupscherry tomatoes

halved

¼ cupfresh basil leaves

julienned

3 tablespoonsgrated parmesan

Instructions

Step 1

Cook and shred chicken

Step 2

In 4-quart saucepan, heat penne and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente and liquid is almost absorbed.

Step 3

In blender or food processor, place Pesto ingredients. Cover and process on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula, until smooth. Set aside.

Step 4

Remove Pasta from heat. Add pesto; stir in chicken and tomatoes; cook over medium 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Step 5

Garnish with basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.