Pesto Packet Chicken Recipe

Name: Pesto Packet Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages dried pesto sauce mix (NOT the creamy kind); 1 cup water; 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 12 ounces angel hair pasta; black pepper; garlic salt; 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 small zucchini, sliced; 15 baby carrots, halved lengthwise

Servings: persons

2 packages dried pesto sauce mix (NOT the creamy kind)
1 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil
4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
12 ounces angel hair pasta
black pepper
garlic salt
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
1 medium onion, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
15 baby carrots, halved lengthwise

1
In saucepan, combine dry pesto mix with water and olive oil.
2
Cook 5 minutes.
3
In individual pieces of aluminum foil, place one chicken breast half and equal amounts of veggies.
4
Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
5
Spoon 4 Tbsp.
6
of pesto mixture over each packet and fold up.
7
Place in 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to pkg.
9
and drain.
10
Add about 3/4 of remaining pesto mixture to pasta and toss well.
11
To serve, place serving of pasta on each dish and dump the packet of chicken and veggies over top.
12
Serve with leftover pesto mixture (opt.), and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

933

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

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: 2 packages dried pesto sauce mix (NOT the creamy kind), 1 cup water, 1/2 cup olive oil, 4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, and more.

Yes, Pesto Packet Chicken 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.

Pesto Packet Chicken

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