Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

Recipe By Melissas Southern Style Kitchen

This dreamy creamy pesto chicken pasta is made in snap on the stovetop turning it into a perfect 30 minute meal any day of the week. The pesto coated chicken pieces and simple decadent sauce can be prepared while the pasta is cooking and then combined just before serving. Add strips of roasted red peppers and chiffonade of fresh basil for added flavor and a punch of flavor then serve, it's simple as that.

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30minstotal
10minsPrep
20minsCook
30m.total
10m.Prep
20m.Cook
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Ingredients for Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

  • 1.20 ounce 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/5 teaspoon Garlic salt divided
  • 1/20 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.80 tablespoon Prepared basil pesto divided
  • 0.40 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 0.60 cup 1/2 and 1/2
  • 1.60 ounce 1 container chive and onion cream cheese softened
  • 0.40 cup Grated parmesan cheese plus tbsp divided
  • 1/5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1/20 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 ounce 1 jar roasted red bell pepper, drained thinly sliced
  • 1/5 tablespoon Fresh basil chiffonade
  • 3.20 ounce Cooked pasta for serving i. e. fettuccine, angel hair pasta, spaghetti
Nutrition
value
695
calories per serving
30 g Fat46 g Protein95 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    30g
  • Protein
    46g
  • Carbs
    95g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    95g
  • Protein
    46g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    30g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    578mg
  • Iron
    5mg
  • Vitamin A
    297mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    4mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    47mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    39mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    96mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    718mg
  • Selenium
    36mcg
  • Zinc
    4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Melissas Southern Style Kitchen