Chicken Pecan Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken Pecan Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CHICKEN AND PASTA; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces.; 4 cups cooked penne or rotini pasta; 2 tbsp. hot sauce; 1 tbsp. artichoke marinade (see below); PECAN PESTO; 1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces; 1 cup fresh parsley or a mixture of parsley, basil and cilantro; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; salt and pepper; VEGETABLES; 1 roasted red pepper, sliced in long strips; 1 340 ml marinated artichoke hearts (reserve 1 tbsp. marinade for chicken); 3 sun-dried tomatoes cut up

Servings: persons

CHICKEN AND PASTA
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces.
4 cups cooked penne or rotini pasta
2 tbsp. hot sauce
1 tbsp. artichoke marinade (see below)
PECAN PESTO
1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces
1 cup fresh parsley or a mixture of parsley, basil and cilantro
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese.
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper
VEGETABLES
1 roasted red pepper, sliced in long strips
1 340 ml marinated artichoke hearts (reserve 1 tbsp. marinade for chicken)
3 sun-dried tomatoes cut up

1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm. Drain, return to pot and cover. Meanwhile, spread pecans on a cookie sheet and place in a 350 F. oven or 5 minutes. In food processor combine pecans,fresh herbs, garlic and cheese. Process until finely chopped, about 1 minute. With machine running, slowly add oil; process for 30 seconds more, adding salt and pepper to taste.
2
In a large skillet,heat artichoke marinade over medium high heat. Add chicken and hot sauce and stir to coat. Cook, stirring often, until nicely browned. Add roasted red pepper strips and artichoke hearts. Add pesto to pasta, and gently stir in chicken and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

1619

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CHICKEN AND PASTA, 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces., 4 cups cooked penne or rotini pasta, 2 tbsp. hot sauce, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pecan Pesto Pasta 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.

Chicken Pecan Pesto Pasta

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