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Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Hoofdgerecht

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

40 minVoor 4Nutri-Score D€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

4 personen
  • chicken breast (skinless, boneless)Vlees2 stukken
  • olive oilVoorraadkast15 ml
  • butterZuivel14 g
  • chicken bouillon (1 tbsp for the chicken, 1 tbsp for the sauce)Voorraadkast2 stukken
  • garlic powder (1 tbsp for the chicken, 1 tbsp for the sauce)Kruiden en specerijen2 stukken
  • smoked paprika (1 tbsp)Kruiden en specerijen1 stuk
  • black pepper (1 tsp for the chicken, 1 tsp for the sauce)Kruiden en specerijen2 stukken
  • Italian seasoning (1 tsp)Kruiden en specerijen1 stuk
  • chili flakes (1 tsp for the chicken, 1 tsp for the sauce)Kruiden en specerijen2 stukken
  • onion (half, chopped)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Groente en fruit3 stukken
  • heavy creamZuivel720 ml
  • paprika powder (1 tsp)Kruiden en specerijen1 stuk
  • mozzarella cheese (grated)Zuivel50 g
  • pestoVoorraadkast60 ml
  • pastaGranen250 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

906kcal

Koolhydraten
51 g
Eiwitten
26 g
Vetten
66 g
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Bereiding

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken breasts dry and place them in a bowl.
    • Coat with the olive oil, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, Italian seasoning and chili flakes.
    Stap 1
  2. Cook the chicken

    • Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the chicken breasts until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Stap 2
  3. Boil the pasta

    • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
    • Drain and set aside.
    Stap 3
  4. Start the sauce

    • In the same pan, soften the chopped onion.
    • Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Stap 4
  5. Build the creamy sauce

    • Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the chicken bouillon, paprika powder, garlic powder, black pepper and chili flakes.
    • Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
    Stap 5
  6. Add cheese and pesto

    • Stir in the mozzarella until melted.
    • Stir in the pesto and mix until smooth.
    Stap 6
  7. Combine and serve

    • Add the drained pasta and toss to coat in the sauce.
    • Slice the chicken and serve on top.
    Stap 7