Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken Recipe

Name: Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 grams pasta for 2 servings; 1 each chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil; 1 small onions chopped; 2 tablespoons whipped cream; 3 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley leaves fresh, chopped; 2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon almonds or pine nuts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small garlic cloves; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

200 grams pasta for 2 servings
1 each chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil
1 small onions chopped
2 tablespoons whipped cream
3 tablespoons basil fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley leaves fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 tablespoon almonds or pine nuts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small garlic cloves
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Process all pesto ingredients in a food processor or blender.
2
Add more olive oil if you see pesto sauce is dry.
3
Mix pesto with the cream in a saucepan and slowly warm it on low-heat.
4
In a frying pan, cook onion with oil for 2 min.
5
Add chicken breast and fry 5 to 8 min on each side.
6
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, bring 4 cups of water with some salt to boil.
7
Add pasta and cook for 5 to 10 min.
8
Drain the pasta.
9
Blend pesto and cream mix with pasta and serve with the chicken on top.
10
You can also cut chicken into small pieces and mix with the pasta before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 grams pasta for 2 servings, 1 each chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or olive oil, 1 small onions chopped, and more.

Yes, Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil Pesto Pasta with Chicken

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