Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 chopped onion; 3 cloves minced garlic; 12 ounces sliced zucchini; 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; 1 jar pasta sauce; 3 cups pasta (any type of short pasta, ie: macaroni, spirals, etc.); 1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chopped onion
3 cloves minced garlic
12 ounces sliced zucchini
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 jar pasta sauce
3 cups pasta (any type of short pasta, ie: macaroni, spirals, etc.)
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Cut chicken into chunks and cook in heated olive oil in a LARGE non-stick frying pan.
2
REMOVE CHICKEN ONLY FROM FRYING PAN!
3
Add onion, garlic, zucchini, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat until onion is translucent.
4
Add tomato sauce, 2 1/2 cups of water and pasta to the pan and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes.
6
Uncover and continue simmering until pasta is to your liking.
7
Add chicken back to the pan.
8
Add pesto and stir.
9
Sprinkle with cheese.

1120

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 chopped onion, 3 cloves minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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 Pesto Pasta

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