Name: Chicken pesto pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1.5 oz dry penne pasta; 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 1/2 tbsp basil pesto; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 1/4 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

464 calories

Protein: 47g; 40% of calories
Carbs: 33g; 28% of calories
Fat: 17g; 32% of calories

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Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Add 4 cups of water and half the salt to a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until tender. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
While the pasta water boils, season the chicken pieces with the remaining salt and black pepper. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer with space between pieces. Cook for 4 minutes, flip, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more. Done when opaque in the center, 165°F.
Add the cooked pasta and pesto to the skillet with the chicken. Add the reserved pasta water 2 tablespoons at a time and toss for 1 minute until the pesto loosens into a glossy sauce that coats everything.

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