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Chicken Pesto Pasta

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @amnacooks36 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • fettuccine pastaGrains340 g
  • chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat2 pieces
  • olive oil (for seasoning the chicken)Pantry15 ml
  • olive oil (for cooking)Pantry30 ml
  • butterDairy28 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • heavy creamDairy180 ml
  • pasta water (reserved from cooking the pasta)Other80 ml
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy100 g
  • fresh pesto (homemade or store-bought)Pantry120 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • red pepper flakesSpices2 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • fresh basil leaves (packed)Produce60 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated, for the pesto)Dairy50 g
  • pine nuts (lightly toasted)Nuts & seeds45 g
  • garlic (for the pesto)Produce3 pieces
  • extra virgin olive oil (for the pesto)Pantry120 ml

per serving

Nutrition

918kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
53 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Food processor
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Make the pesto

    • In a food processor, combine the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts and garlic.
    • Pulse while streaming in the extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
    • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
    Step 1

  2. Season the chicken

    • In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper.
    Step 2

  3. Cook the pasta

    • Boil the fettuccine in salted water until al dente.
    • Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta.
    Step 3

  4. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Step 4

  5. Build the cream sauce

    • Melt the butter in the same pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and pasta water, then stir in the Parmesan until melted.
    • Stir in the pesto.
    Step 5

  6. Combine and serve

    • Return the chicken to the pan and add the drained fettuccine.
    • Toss everything together until well coated, then serve.
    Step 6
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