Chicken Pesto Pasta
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 427.2
- Total Fat: 19.9 g
- Cholesterol: 42.7 mg
- Sodium: 1,446.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
- Protein: 27.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Chicken Pesto Pasta calories by ingredient
Introduction
Very quick to prepare pasta dish. Very quick to prepare pasta dish.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 package (16oz) bow tie pasta
1 cup fresh asparagus (1 inch pcs.)
1 1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14oz) water pack artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
2 jars (3 1/2oz each) sun dried tomato pesto
1 jar (7oz) oil-pack sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup (4oz) shredded parmesan cheese
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
Directions
Cook pasta according to directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile in a large skillet saute the mushrooms, red pepper & garlic in oil until tender. Reduce heat, stir the chicken, artichokes, pesto, tomatoes, salt & pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain pasta, toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese & pine nuts. Serves 8
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNYLM3.
Meanwhile in a large skillet saute the mushrooms, red pepper & garlic in oil until tender. Reduce heat, stir the chicken, artichokes, pesto, tomatoes, salt & pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. Drain pasta, toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese & pine nuts. Serves 8
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JENNYLM3.