Colorful Chicken Pesto With Asparagus, Sun Dried To

Name: Colorful Chicken Pesto With Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes And Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips; 1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped (reserve oil); 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 cup prepared pesto; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional); 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

10 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped (reserve oil)
1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 cup prepared pesto
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the angel hair pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken strips until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Pour reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet; cook and stir asparagus in the oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add yellow and red bell pepper strips; cook and stir an additional 2 minutes.
4
Lightly toss the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and vegetables; stir in pesto sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.

471

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 10 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips, 1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped (reserve oil), and more.

Yes, Colorful Chicken Pesto With Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes And Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Colorful Chicken Pesto With Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes And Peppers

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