Pesto Chicken Pasta
Take the stress out of dinnertime with this easy Pesto Chicken Pasta! Loaded with red and green peppers, onions, chicken, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese, this pasta is quick, easy, and SO delicious. Whether you're a huge pesto fan or trying it for the first time, you'll love the amazing flavor it adds to this pasta dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, Sunday family dinners, or even date nights, this Pesto Chicken Pasta comes together quickly and is guaranteed to become a favorite!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 331kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. linguine noodles (1/2 box)
- 1.5 lbs. chicken breast sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 6 oz. jar pesto
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shaved
Instructions
- Prepare linguine according to package instructions. Drain.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil and saute peppers and onions until tender-crisp.
- Add cooked chicken, linguine, pesto, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, pine nuts, and 1/4 c. parmesan cheese. Heat through.
Top with remaining parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 32.5mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1.1mg