Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken tenders, olive oil, garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, whole wheat pasta, salt, red pepper flakes, baby spinach, garlic, fresh basil, salt, black pepper, walnuts, olive oil, fresh parmesan cheese
Provided by Melissa Boyajian
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the pesto, add garlic, basil, salt, pepper, and walnuts into the bowl of a food processor.
- Turn on the food processor and slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream and puree thoroughly.
- Add the parmesan and pulse to incorporate. Set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil on medium-high heat. Season chicken and brown on both sides. Cook thoroughly for 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, salt, and red pepper flakes and mix until combined. Cover.
- Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Add cooked chicken and pesto.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1129 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 50 grams, Sugar 17 grams
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Tyrone Small
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for pesto lovers. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Bikesh kushwaha
[email protected]I'm always looking for new one-pot pasta recipes and this one is a keeper. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Lily
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The pesto sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.
Mr Dinesh
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the creamy pesto sauce and the tender chicken.
Ayra Khan
[email protected]This one-pot pesto chicken pasta is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and delicious.
Maria Clara
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of pesto and chicken.
Aashiq Shah Sayed
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like that it's a one-pot dish, which makes cleanup a breeze.
Nitish ramgoolam
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pasta was al dente. I would definitely make this again.
alin
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and delicious. The pesto sauce is the perfect combination of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. I also love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes.
Patrina Flanagan
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. The pesto sauce is also very versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and vegetables.
Oscar Mani
[email protected]This one-pot pesto chicken pasta was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, the pasta was cooked perfectly, and the pesto sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.