Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed; 3 TB olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 can diced tomatoes with garlic; 1 can chicken broth; 1 jar white alfredo sauce; 1/2 small jar prepared pesto sauce; 1 can navy beans, drained; 8 oz fresh spinach; 1 lb pasta; salt; pepper; red pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
3 TB olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 can diced tomatoes with garlic
1 can chicken broth
1 jar white alfredo sauce
1/2 small jar prepared pesto sauce
1 can navy beans, drained
8 oz fresh spinach
1 lb pasta
salt
pepper
red pepper

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1. Saute chicken in 1 1/2 TB olive oil. Set aside.
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2. Bring water to boil for pasta; put pasta in once boiling. Follow directions on pasta box for al dente.
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3. Saute onion in remaining olive oil until soft.
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4. Add can of tomatoes to the onions. Simmer for a few minutes until some of the liquid evaporates.
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5. Stir in alfredo sauce, chicken broth, and pesto sauce. Bring to a simmer
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6. Add drained beans to the pot!
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7. Continue to simmer while pasta finishes cooking.
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8. When pasta is cooked al dente, drain pasta and add to pot along with cooked chicken and chicken juices (EW!).
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9. Toss with sauce to heat chicken through.
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10. Add spinach and toss until spinach wilts.
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11. Salt, pepper, red pepper to taste.

1599

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed, 3 TB olive oil, 1/2 onion, diced, 1 can diced tomatoes with garlic, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pesto Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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