Pesto Pasta With Chicken And Tomatoes Food

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PESTO PASTA



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Easy to make, but full of flavor! Good hot or cold.

Provided by Lauren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup chopped onion
2 ½ tablespoons pesto
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) package pasta
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium low heat. Add pesto, onion, and salt and pepper. Cook about five minutes, or until onions are soft.
  • In a large bowl, mix pesto mixture into pasta. Stir in grated cheese. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 71.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

PASTA PESTO



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Everybody loves super-quick pasta pesto - adding chicken and green beans makes it a great weeknight supper.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     Healthy meals     Jamie's 15-Minute Meals     Italian     Chicken     Chicken breast     Lasagne     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

CHICKEN
2 x 200 g skinless free-range chicken breasts
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons rapeseed oil
4-5 cloves of garlic
1-2 fresh red chillies
8 ripe cherry tomatoes
PASTA & PESTO
250 g green beans
1 big bunch of fresh basil
50 g blanched almonds
50 g Parmesan cheese, plus extra to serve
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
1 clove of garlic
300 g fresh lasagne sheets
200 g baby spinach

Steps:

  • Ingredients out • Kettle boiled • Large frying pan, high heat • Large lidded casserole pan, high heat • Food processor (bowl blade)
  • START COOKING On a large sheet of greaseproof paper, toss the chicken with sea salt, black pepper, fennel seeds and the rosemary leaves. Fold over the paper, then bash and flatten the chicken to 1.5cm thick with a rolling pin.
  • Put the chicken into the frying pan with the rapeseed oil, the bashed unpeeled garlic cloves and halved chillies, turning after about 3 or 4 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
  • Line the beans up and cut off the stalks, put into the casserole pan, cover with boiling salted water and cook for 6 minutes with the lid on.
  • Pick a few basil leaves for garnish, then rip off the stalks and put the rest of the bunch into the processor with the almonds, Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Squash in the unpeeled garlic through a garlic crusher. Blitz until smooth, adding a ladle or two of cooking water from the beans to loosen, then season to taste.
  • Slice the lasagne sheets up into random handkerchief shapes and add to the beans to cook for a couple of minutes. Halve or quarter the tomatoes, add to the chicken and give the pan a shake.
  • Stir the spinach into the pasta pan, then drain, reserving a cupful of the starchy cooking water. Return the pasta, beans and spinach to the pan, pour in the pesto from the processor and stir together, loosening with splashes of cooking water until silky.
  • Slice the chicken breasts in half and serve with the tomatoes and chilli spooned over the top. Finely grate a little extra Parmesan over the pasta, then sprinkle everything with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 27.3 g fat, SaturatedFat 5.4 g saturated fat, Protein 48.6 g protein, Carbohydrate 30.9 g carbohydrate, Sugar 5.4 g sugar, Sodium 1.1 g salt, Fiber 7.1 g fibre

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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Easy and delicious pasta with chicken. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Kristin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
½ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA



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Chicken Pesto Pasta, a creamy chicken and pasta recipe with bow-tie pasta and succulent chicken cooked in lightened-up yet creamy Basil Pesto Sauce. Only 15 minutes of prep makes this recipe perfect for quick dinner. Plus pasta is tasty, lite, and flavorful. I bet more flavorful than Pesto Pasta from your favorite Italian restaurant. Give it a try! My version of Chicken Pesto Pasta is special. Sauce is creamy yet lite with delicious flavor Pesto. Just three things make all the difference: I use Homemade Basil Pesto. (Don't worry if you can't. Also sharing few of my trusted store-bought Basil Pesto brands.)To lighten-up the pasta sauce, I replace heavy cream with half-and-half. (half the cream and half the milk).I give sauce more depth of flavor with herbs and by cooking chicken in same pan before making sauce. Flavor of cooking chicken and seasonings makes sauce bold and delicious.The resulting Pesto Pasta is creamy, indulgent, and has knock-out pesto flavor. So delicious!I highly recommend trying this recipe. Needs only 15 minutes of prep. Once you have the Basil Pesto, rest of recipe comes together in minutes. Simply cook fresh bowtie pasta. While pasta cooks, cook chicken and sauce in one pan. Mix the two with some parmesan cheese. Wallah! Dinner is ready to devour!So, let's make some Chicken Pesto Pasta tonight!PESTO CHICKEN PASTABasil Pesto (also know as Green Pesto) and cream sauce is the heart of this Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta. In-fact, the fragrance of fresh Pesto was my inspiration behind creating this chicken dinner. Making Pesto Pasta Sauce is easy and super quick. You need only 6 ingredients. Fresh Basil PestoGarlicParmesan CheeseHeavy Cream or Cream Half and Half.Lemon juiceChicken Stock - I skip chicken stock when making Chicken Pesto Pasta because I saute chicken with seasonings in the pan first, then make sauce in same pan. The flavorful bits of chicken stuck on pan give delicious depth of flavor to the sauce without chicken stock. If you are making only Pesto Sauce, I recommend using the Chicken Stock.Tip: You can even make pesto sauce ahead of time and refrigerate. When ready to eat, cook pasta, saute chicken, add sauce and pasta. That's it. Ready to serve.Besides Pesto Sauce, two quintessential ingredients of Chicken Pesto Pasta are: Veggies and Chicken.VEGGIES:We often eat chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes and broccoli. When I'm out of broccoli, I love adding zucchini, summer squash and green peas for substantial serving of veggies in the pasta. In my humble opinion, all of these veggies - tomatoes, zucchini, and broccoli benefit from the fragrant and creamy pesto sauce. I cook veggies al-dente. With sauce, these tastes crunchy and so good! Even picky eaters love'em. Trust me, I know because I have a picky eater at home who devoured whole bowl of pasta - zucchini tomato included. So, you can use any of these veggies in Pesto Pasta:Tomatoes Or Cherry Tomatoes.BroccoliMushroomsZucchiniSummer SquashGreen PeasBell PeppersArtichokesCHICKEN:Chicken for Pesto Pasta can be cooked various ways. I like to cook small diced chicken thighs in saute pan and then build sauce in same pan to add flavor in Pesto Sauce without Chicken Stock. You can also use Rotisserie Chicken to save some time. I only recommend to heat the chicken in sauce to make sauce more flavorful or use 1/4 cup of chicken stock. You can make Chicken Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken. For grilled chicken pesto pasta, season chicken with oil, lemon and seasonings (salt plus herbs/spice-blend of your choice). While chicken marinates, heat a grilling pan or an outdoor grill. Grill chicken on hot grill until grill marks appear. Let cook both sides until internal temperature of chicken registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit. While chicken grills, cook pasta and make pesto sauce as suggested in the recipe card. I recommend to add 1/4 cup chicken stock in the sauce for more flavor. Once chicken is ready. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve sliced grilled chicken with Pesto Pasta.Tip: You can also serve Pesto Pasta with lean protein such as shrimp, white-meat chicken or tofu. Cook any of these proteins in pan with salt and pepper before cooking sauce. You can also grill protein like I described above. PASTA:Honestly, options are endless. Whether you like penne, farfalle, spaghetti, or tagliatelle. All these pasta shapes work with cream basil pesto sauce. Sauce coats the pasta very nicely. When I make pasta, I follow a simple tip that I learned from Chef Giada of Food Network. Add pasta to sauce, don't mix, first add the grated parmesan (or cheese of choice) on the hot cooked pasta. This way, cheese sticks to the cooked pasta, then this combination holds sauce very nicely. You will never eat bland pasta. I bet.Tip: Try Zucchini Pasta (zucchini noodles) instead of wheat pasta for a low-carb Pesto Pasta dinner.If you don't have chicken/shrimp, this Pesto Pasta also works perfect vegetarian. (hint hint)Try something different for dinner tonight. I have made Chicken Pesto Pasta easy to prepare at home, as a complete meal - Pasta with fragrant Pesto Sauce, chicken, tomatoes and zucchini. Drop a message and share with me your favorite Chicken and Pasta Dinner?Stay safe and take precautions to beat the COVID-19 virus out of this world.

Provided by Savita

Categories     Pasta     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lbs Chicken, boneless thigh or breast, small diced
1/2 lbs Pasta, tubular pasta such as penne or farfalle
1 Zucchini, diced to half moons
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
1/4 Bunch Fresh Herbs, such as parsley or basil, optional, for serving.
1 tbsp Cooking Oil
1 tsp Garlic, 1-2 cloves, minced
1/2 tsp Salt and Black Pepper, half and half
1/2 Cup Basil Pesto, to make fresh, check recipe link in notes.
1/2 Cup Cream, half and half
1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
1 tbsp Lemon, juice
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/4 Cup Water, use Chicken Stock for more flavor

Steps:

  • Bring pot of water to rolling boil. Season with salt. Add pasta and cook boiling until pasta is al-dente (about 10-12 minutes) For best results, check pasta package for al-dente cooking time.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy bottom skillet to medium-high heat. Add garlic and chili flakes. Cook stirring often for 20-30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant. Don't let garlic burn. Add diced chicken. Sprinkle generous pinch of salt on chicken before stirring. Stir cook chicken for 2-3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and develops some color. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • In, now empty, same pan on medium heat, add basil pesto. You don't need more oil since pesto has oil in it. Cook pesto for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until it is fragrant. Add cream half and half, water (or stock if using). Bring to boil then lower heat to medium. Mix in half of the parmesan cheese. Add chicken back into the sauce with cherry tomatoes and zucchini. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until Pesto Sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked. Once sauce thickens, mix in lemon juice and salt. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper.
  • Add cooked and drained pasta to chicken with pesto. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese on the top of pasta. Now, coat the pasta in the sauce. Add 2-3 tbsp of the chopped fresh herb of your choice. Serve Chicken Pesto Pasta while still hot. Enjoy.

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA



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Rich and creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake with tomatoes, whole wheat noodles, bright pesto, and Greek yogurt. Healthy, freezer friendly, and flavor packed!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound DeLallo Whole Wheat Pasta
1 6.35 ounce jar DeLallo Simply Pesto (Traditional Pesto flavor)
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach (thawed with as much of the liquid squeezed out as possible.)
2 pints cherry tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (or a blend of mozzarella and provolone)
¼ cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped, divided)
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the diced chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté the chicken until golden on all sides and fully cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • In a large stockpot of boiling, generously salted water, cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, then drain. Return pasta to the stockpot.
  • While the pasta cooks, in a small bowl, whisk together the pesto and Greek yogurt until evenly combined.
  • Stir in the spinach, breaking it up as needed and stirring until evenly combined.
  • To the stockpot with the pasta, add the pesto/Greek yogurt mixture. Gently stir to coat the noodles in the pesto mixture. If the sauce is too thick, splash in some of the pasta water. It should be a little saucy.
  • Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Gently toss to combine.
  • Pour half of the pasta into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup mozzarella and half of the basil. Layer the remaining half of the pasta over the top, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and just barely starts to turn golden. Remove and sprinkle immediately with the Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 10), Calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA



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This chicken pesto pasta is sauteed chicken, farfalle pasta and cherry tomatoes, all tossed in basil pesto and finished off with parmesan cheese. A quick and easy dinner option that always gets rave reviews!

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Main

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
12 ounces short pasta (such as farfalle)
1 cup basil pesto (look for it in the refrigerated section)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (can also use basil)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute.
  • Drain the pasta and pour it into the pan with the chicken. Add the pesto and toss to coat evenly.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and gently fold them into the pasta.
  • Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and parsley. then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 kcal, Carbohydrate 59 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 570 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, ARTICHOKES, AND PESTO CREAM



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Make and share this Penne With Chicken, Artichokes, and Pesto Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and halved
14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-5 minutes, until golden all over. Add artichokes, tomatoes, cream, and pesto. Bring to a simmer and stir frequently for 3 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Fold in the cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Cook 1 minute longer to heat through. Add more cream if neneed to thin out sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.3, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 136.3, Sodium 719.9, Carbohydrate 87, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 33.9

TOMATO PESTO & CHICKEN PASTA



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2nd sons favourite dish. We eat this about once a month, though I vary the pesto, and occasionally add capsicums or olives.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium onion, diced
4 slices bacon, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
400 g chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
200 g mushrooms, sliced
100 ml dry white wine
100 ml chicken stock
1 (175 g) jar sun-dried tomato pesto (or similar)
1 (300 ml) container light cream
50 g shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 cup green onion top
500 g pasta (of your choice-I prefer Penne)

Steps:

  • Saute the onion and bacon until the onion is soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the garlic and cook another couple of minutes.
  • Add the chicken and mushrooms and cook until the chicken turns white.
  • (about 10 minutes), stirring frequently.
  • Add the white wine and allow to cook to reduce for a couple of minutes, then add the stock.
  • Add the pesto and the crean and cook until heated through.
  • Add the Parmesan and stir through along with the green onion tops.
  • Serve over the cooked pasta and offer extra Parmesan cheese.

PESTO PASTA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES



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Provided by Deborah

Categories     Dried Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Bunch Fresh Basil, About 1 1/2 Cups Tightly Packed
1/4 Cup Lightly Toasted Blanched almonds
1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Large Garlic Clove
Juice of 1 Lemon
1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Pound Whole Grain Pasta
2 Cups Halved, Ripe Cherry Tomatoes
1 Garlic Clove Finely Minced
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper To Taste
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
Grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Place the pesto ingredients into a food processor and pulse until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, garlic, salt, red peeper flakes, and pepper and set aside.
  • Heat a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then cook the pasta until it is "al dente".
  • Drain the pasta, then return to the pot.
  • Add the pesto and cherry tomatoes and toss with the hot pasta over medium high heat until piping hot.
  • Serve in individual bowls, passing the cheese at the table.

CHICKEN, PESTO AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



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This is one of the most requested recipes in our house; simple, very tasty and healthy. Goes down a treat with a nice glass of white!

Provided by currybunny

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 chicken breasts, skin and fat removed
14 ounces penne or 14 ounces spiral shaped pasta
3/4 cup semi sun-dried tomato, roughly chopped
2/3 cup basil pesto
2/3 cup light cream
parmesan cheese, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, add to pan and cook for 5-7 minutes each side or until cooked through.
  • Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Cook pasta according to packet direction, drain and return to saucepan.
  • Heat remaining oil in pan, add tomatoes and toss for a minute.
  • Thinly slice chicken and return to pan; add pesto and cream and toss over low heat til well combined.
  • Add pasta and mix well, season with salt and pepper if desired.
  • Serve accompanied with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 281, Carbohydrate 93.1, Fiber 17, Sugar 4.1, Protein 26.8

ONE-PAN CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO SAUCE



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Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups dried fusilli pasta
3-4 skinless (boneless chicken breasts (1 3/4 to 2 pounds))
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
10 baby bella or cremini mushrooms (cleaned, stemmed and sliced)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/3 cup half and half
1 jar DeLallo Simply Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato with Olive (6.35 ounces)
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (1-2 ounces)
Italian flat leaf parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring once or twice then transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and add the chicken. Cook for about 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink (165 degrees F), turning once. Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer to a plate.
  • Add the half and half to the skillet and whisk in the DeLallo Simply Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato with Olive. Season with kosher salt to taste and cook for 2 to 3 minutes then return the mushrooms and chicken to the sauce and mix to coat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce has reduced slightly. Mix in the spinach. If desired add the cooked pasta to the pan and stir to coat or serve the chicken and sauce over the plain pasta. Garnish with crumbles of goat cheese and parsley.

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO AND CHICKEN



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I saw this recipe being made on "Everyday Italian" on the food network. The original recipe did not call for chicken, but I think it needed a little meat to make it extra yummy. Enjoy!

Provided by Juju Bee

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces penne pasta
1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 (8 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
2 garlic cloves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup packed fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite (al dente), stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile chop cooked chicken.
  • Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are very finely chopped.
  • Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl and stir in the Parmesan and the chicken.
  • Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
  • Season the pasta to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 40.3, Sodium 315.2, Carbohydrate 66.6, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 22.2

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA WITH MUSHROOMS



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This chicken pesto pasta recipe combines some of my most favorite flavors: basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh basil, red pepper flakes.

Provided by Julia

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb chicken thighs (, boneless, skinless, chopped)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (, drained of most oil, chopped)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 oz mushrooms (, sliced)
3 garlic cloves (, minced)
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt (and more)
8 ounces penne pasta ((use gluten free for gluten free version))
fresh basil (chopped)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken (chopped up) with sun-dried tomatoes (chopped into smaller bites) to the skillet, sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Saute for about 1 minute on medium heat.
  • Add sliced mushrooms (add another 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed) and saute for about 2 more minutes (or a little bit more), until chicken is cooked through and mushrooms are softened.
  • Add garlic, basil pesto, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to boil, immediately reduce to simmer and simmer, stirring until everything is well combined. Remove from heat. Taste, and add more salt, if needed.
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain. Add cooked pasta to the sauce, reheat.
  • Top with chopped fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 529 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES



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Pesto is easy to make from scratch with just a handful of ingredients. Its fresh flavor is the highlight of this super-fast pasta dish, packed with cherry tomatoes and chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
12 oz uncooked penne pasta (3 1/2 cups) (from 16-oz package)
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In blender or food processor, place Pesto ingredients.
  • Cover and process on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down sides with rubber spatula, until smooth. Set aside.
  • In 4-quart saucepan, heat penne and broth just to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until al dente and liquid is almost absorbed. Remove from heat. Add pesto; stir in chicken and tomatoes; cook over medium 2 to 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Garnish with basil and 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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Calories 514 per serving
  • In a saucepan of boiling water, cook pasta according to packet instructions, or until al dente. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, in a large, deep non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium. Add capsicum and cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add spinach and cook for a further minute, or until almost wilted.
  • Add pasta, cooking liquid, chicken, pesto and cream to pan. Toss gently to combine and warm through. Stir in the avocado, if using. Serve pasta topped with grated parmesan.


EASY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA WITH TOMATOES - RECIPE …
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Add in cherry tomatoes and cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to burst. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest on a chopping board …
From blondelish.com
5/5 (1)
Calories 964 per serving
Category Chicken, Dinner, Main Course, Pasta
  • Meanwhile, add all pesto sauce ingredients except olive oil, to a food processor; pulse until finely blended; Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor for a couple of times.
  • Add the olive oil in a slow stream and continue processing. Adding the olive oil slowly, while the processor is running, will help it emulsify and keep it from separating.


CHICKEN PESTO PASTA WITH TOMATOES (5-INGREDIENTS ...
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How to Make Chicken Pesto Pasta. To make this chicken pesto pasta you will start by making the pasta according to the package. Toss the …
From kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com
Cuisine American
Category Dinner
Servings 4
Total Time 25 mins


PESTO GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE WITH FRESH TOMATO PASTA
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Starting with the pesto-side up, grill the chicken for 5 minutes. Turn the breasts and grill for another 5 minutes. Turn again and finish on the grill …
From cookingnook.com
Cuisine Italian
Total Time 20 mins
Category Main Course
Calories 502 per serving
  • Gently poke your fingers under the skin of each chicken breast and lift the skin slightly. (Be careful not to tear the membrane that connects the skin to the chicken.) Gently stuff 2 tablespoons of pesto into each breast, massaging to even out the pesto over the chicken breast.
  • Starting with the pesto-side up, grill the chicken for 5 minutes. Turn the breasts and grill for another 5 minutes. Turn again and finish on the grill with the pesto side up for 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • For the Fresh Tomato Pasta: Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until tender but firm. Drain well and toss with the oil.


EASY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA SKILLET - COUNTRY CLEAVER
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More Chicken Pesto Inspired Recipes. Roasted Tomato Cucumber Pesto Sandwich. Grilled Chicken Pesto Pizza. Roasted Red …
From countrycleaver.com
Cuisine Italian
Category Pasta
Servings 6
Total Time 30 mins


PESTO, TOMATO, & MOZZARELLA BAKED CHICKEN RECIPE BY …
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Great recipe for Pesto, Tomato, & Mozzarella Baked Chicken. Very quick prep! 4 main ingredients. The rest go on in a dash. Cook up some angel hair pasta …
From cookpad.com
Servings 4


CHICKEN PESTO PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND ... - HEALTHY …
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Spray chicken fillets with oil and cook in pan for 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove from pan and cut in slices. 3 Cook …
From healthyfood.com
4.9/5
Total Time 35 mins
Category Mains
Calories 586 per serving


10 BEST BASIL PESTO PASTA WITH TOMATOES RECIPES - …
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The Best Basil Pesto Pasta With Tomatoes Recipes on Yummly | 10 Minute Basil Pesto Penne, Chicken Pesto Naan Pizzas, Grilled Sausage And Pesto Pasta
From yummly.com


PESTO FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN RECIPE | MYRECIPES
love this! roasted gourmet cherry & cherub tomatoes, used 8 ozs fiori pasta. sautéed chicken in olive oil. ended up using the whole container of buitoni pesto and was …
From myrecipes.com
5/5 (17)
Total Time 30 mins
Servings 4
Calories 772 per serving
  • In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt butter in vegetable oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned and firm to touch, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet. Add tomatoes and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Cut chicken into chunks.
  • Ladle off 1 cup pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add chicken, tomatoes and reserved pasta water. Stir in pesto and mix well until ingredients are coated.


PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN TENDERS, SHALLOTS AND CHERRY TOMATOES
When you have pesto on hand, you have so many options for quick and really flavorful dinners on a busy night. Of course, you can use store bought pesto sauce. Pesto …
From olgasflavorfactory.com
Category Entree
Total Time 50 mins
Estimated Reading Time 7 mins
  • Dip the chicken tenders in the beaten egg and then dredge in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Make sure to pack the breading on with your hands so it would adhere better.


ROASTED TOMATO AND CHICKEN PESTO PASTA - HEALTHY FOOD GUIDE
2 Remove foil then add spinach, broccolini, chicken and tomatoes. Spray with oil and season with cracked black pepper. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Add prosciutto. Bake …
From healthyfood.com
3.4/5
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
Category Mains
Calories 526 per serving
  • 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. In a medium-large heavy baking dish, place pasta. Pour over 2 cups of boiling water. Sprinkle over stock powder. Cover tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • 2 Remove foil then add spinach, broccolini, chicken and tomatoes. Spray with oil and season with cracked black pepper. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Add prosciutto. Bake a further 10-15 minutes, or until chicken and vegetables are lightly golden.


TOMATO AND PESTO CHICKEN - READY SET EAT
Meanwhile, heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Add undrained tomatoes and tomato …
From readyseteat.com
Cuisine American
Total Time 25 mins
Category Pasta, Main Dish
Calories 509 per serving
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and adding broccoli last 2 minutes of cook time.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides. Add undrained tomatoes and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in centers (165°F).
  • Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Add cream cheese to sauce remaining in skillet; stir until cream cheese is melted completely. Stir in pesto; simmer 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Drain pasta. Add to skillet; mix lightly. Serve chicken with pasta mixture.


PESTO PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND CHICKEN RECIPE ...
Cook pasta according to box instructions. Be sure to reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining the noodles. While the pasta cooks, in a small fry pan, heat olive oil and cook …
From recipes.net
1/5
Total Time 1 hr
Category Pasta
Calories 196 per serving
  • While the pasta cooks, in a small fry pan, heat olive oil and cook chicken breast until cooked through.


CHICKEN PESTO PASTA - THE ANTHONY KITCHEN
1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese. Instructions. Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions, strain, and set aside until ready to use. Pat the chicken …
From theanthonykitchen.com
4.9/5 (18)
Category Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Calories 656 per serving
  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions, strain, and set aside until ready to use.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and slice into 1" strips, cutting against the grain. Then, cut into 1" pieces and transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons of oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and a 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Stir until evenly coated with seasoning and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and allow to come to temperature. Add the chicken to the sauté pan and cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for 3 minutes more, or until the chicken pieces are cooked through.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add basil pesto, cream, 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt and stir 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the pasta, grape tomatoes, and Parmesan to the pan and stir once more. Serve and enjoy!


EASY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA FOR TWO WITH OVEN ROASTED ...
Add chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper and cook until the chicken is well-browned. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes, until thick and …
From bakingmischief.com
4.9/5 (13)
Total Time 20 mins
Category Dinner
Calories 541 per serving
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease. Toss cherry tomato halves with olive oil and spread out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until nicely roasted.
  • Once your tomatoes go into the oven, bring a pot of lightly salted water to boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.


30 MINUTE PESTO PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND CHERRY TOMATOES ...
Set aside on a cutting board and let rest. Once it has cooled a bit, chop into bite-size strips. In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, pesto, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slice the …
From thefoodcharlatan.com
5/5 (2)
Total Time 30 mins
Category Main Course
Calories 973 per serving
  • Bring a large pot (or high sided skillet) of water to boil, adding about a tablespoon of salt (it should taste like the ocean).
  • When the water is boiling, add the penne and set a timer for 5 minutes.After 5 minutes, add the frozen green beans.


CHICKEN PESTO PASTA - EASY CHICKEN RECIPES
When life gets crazy, I often turn to recipes like this chicken pesto pasta made all in one pot with real, fresh, and flavorful ingredients. Pesto, cherry tomatoes, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese come together to create a magical sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta noodles and quick-cooking chicken. Ready in just 40 minutes, this is a chicken dinner winner! …
From easychickenrecipes.com
5/5 (4)
Total Time 40 mins
Category Main Course
Calories 392 per serving


PESTO PASTA WITH GRAPE TOMATOES, CORN, AND CHICKEN - THE ...
16 oz. farfalle (bowtie) pasta (use wheat/gluten-free, if needed); 7 oz. pesto or make your own using recipe below; 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved; 1 1/4 cups corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned (2 – 3 ears of corn if using fresh), thawed if using frozen; 3/4 - 1 lb. cooked, sliced chicken breasts, use pre-cooked or sauté chicken yourself - see directions …
From thescramble.com
Servings 8
Total Time 25 mins


CHICKEN PASTA WITH TOMATO PESTO SAUCE RECIPE - COLES
Repeat with the remaining chicken. STEP 3. Add the tomatoes to the pan and cook for 3 mins or until the tomatoes begin to collapse. Remove from heat. Transfer tomatoes to a separate plate. STEP 4. Return chicken to pan with the pasta, pesto and reserved cooking liquid. Season. Toss to combine. Stir in the rocket. Top with the tomatoes.
From coles.com.au
Servings 4
Category Dinner,Main-Meal,Lunch


CHICKEN PESTO PASTA & CANDIED TOMATO BURRATA
Pasta and chicken. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large pan, over medium-high heat, cook the chicken strips in olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Combine with pesto and pasta. Serve the pasta in a service dish. Cut the burrata and place the pieces and creamy centre over the ...
From exceldor.ca


PESTO PASTA RECIPES | ALLRECIPES
A spicy chicken and pesto pasta dish that's easy to adjust to any heat level. I created it after eating a similar dish at a Santa Monica restaurant, and it's one of my favorites. Serve with additional grated Parmesan, if desired. As an option, it's …
From allrecipes.com


10 BEST PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES RECIPES | …
The Best Pesto Pasta With Chicken And Tomatoes Recipes on Yummly | Caprese Chicken Pesto Pasta Bake, Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad, Penne Pesto Pasta Salad
From yummly.com


36 EASY AND TASTY CREAMY PESTO CHICKEN PASTA RECIPES BY ...
boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces. I used chicken thighs • frozen peas. I used a can instead of frozen. • red pepper strips • Philadelphia Creamy Pesto Cooking Creme. (10 oz). These come in containers. • hot cooked bowtie pasta. I used 1/2 box.
From cookpad.com


DELISH JAMIE OLIVER'S PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN RECIPE ...
Add tomatoes to the pan with the chicken and stir vigorously. In the pasta pan, add the spinach. Cook it for a few minutes. Then, drain the water, reserving a small cup of pasta water. Return the pasta, beans, and spinach to the pan and add the pesto. Cook it and add water until it will become smooth in texture.
From thefoodxp.com


PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES RECIPE - FOOD NEWS
Easy Pesto Chicken Pasta for Two With Oven Roasted Tomatoes. 3 chicken breasts, diced. 17 oz pasta, any kind(I used gemelli) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. salt and pepper . Instructions: Start by heating a big pot of water and bring to a boil. Add some oil to a skillet and cook your diced chicken util cooked through. Season with salt and ...
From foodnewsnews.com


CHICKEN PESTO WITH PASTA RECIPES
Pesto is easy to make from scratch with just a handful of ingredients. Its fresh flavor is the highlight of this super-fast pasta dish, packed with cherry tomatoes and chicken. Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens. Categories Entree. Time 30m. Yield 6. Number Of Ingredients 11
From tfrecipes.com


PASTA PESTO - EASY MEALS WITH VIDEO RECIPES BY CHEF JOEL ...
This pasta pesto is a creamy pasta dish with chicken, mushrooms, spinach and sundried tomatoes. It’s simple to make and shines with the true flavours of Italy. Make it with fresh or dry pasta, or see my recipes on how to make fresh pasta from scratch. I used Swiss brown mushroom, but you can certainly use other mushrooms. Ingredients. 1 large chicken breast 8 …
From recipe30.com


EASY PESTO STUFFED CHICKEN BREAST - COOKIN' WITH MIMA
Pesto Mozzarella Chicken is perfect for entertaining or when you crave a jaw-dropping but straightforward meal to present to your family. Seasoned chicken stuffed with mozzarella, pesto and tomatoes is packed with flavor and looks like a meal you’d get in a restaurant. Best of all, pesto stuffed chicken takes just minutes to prepare, and it’s made in …
From cookinwithmima.com


CHICKEN PESTO MOZZARELLA RECIPE - FOOD HOUSE
1/4 cup pesto 4 oz. fresh mozzarella 2 medium tomatoes 1 Tbsp . olive oil Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking dish with foil and spray with olive oil spritzer. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Spread 1 tablespoon of pesto on each piece of chicken. Bake for 10 minutes.
From foodhouse.cc


RECIPE OF HOMEMADE CHICKEN PESTO PASTA | BEST RECIPES
To make chicken pesto pasta you only need 10 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve it. The ingredients needed to prepare Chicken Pesto Pasta: Get 6 chicken thighs whole; Get Handful spinach; Prepare 6 sundried tomatoes, sliced; Prepare 1 tsp garlic; Take 300 ml cream; You need 1 cup chicken stock; You need 1 jar basil pesto; Prepare ...
From indiancooking.github.io


CREAMY CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE: 15-MINUTE BASIL PESTO ...
Basil pesto can be found in my freezer year round. After staring at a couple chicken breasts one night wondering what to do with them, this creamy pesto and chicken recipe was born.. If you use frozen pesto, you don't even need to thaw it …
From 30seconds.com


10 BEST PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND TOMATOES RECIPES - …
pesto, chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, penne pasta, sun-dried tomatoes in oil and 5 more Creamy Pesto Pasta and Tomato Salad bestfoods gluten-free penne, orange bell pepper, plum tomatoes, basil pesto and 1 more
From yummly.com


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