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Chicken Pesto Pasta

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @yummyeats135 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pasta (penne or other short shape)Grains400 g
  • chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)Meat500 g
  • pesto (basil pesto)Pantry150 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy50 g
  • cherry tomatoes (halved)Produce150 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

634kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
19 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, keeping a little cooking water.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and cooked through.
    Step 2

  3. Add garlic and tomatoes

    • Add the garlic and cherry tomatoes to the pan.
    • Cook until the tomatoes soften slightly.
    Step 3

  4. Combine with pesto

    • Lower the heat and stir the pesto into the pan.
    • Add the drained pasta and toss to coat, loosening with a splash of pasta water if needed.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Top with grated parmesan and extra black pepper.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 5
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