CHICKEN PESTO PASTA

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This chicken pesto pasta is one of my favorite recipes because it's so quick and easy, but it looks and tastes like I spent all day cooking it. And it has all of my favorite things in it!-Barbara Christensen of Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in the chicken, artichokes, pesto, tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 893mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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