This variation of pesto, sans pine nuts, has origins in provence, france, where it is known as pistou. Without the pine nuts it is lighter than traditional pestos but just as flavorful.
Ingredients for French Chicken Pistou Pasta Recipe
1 cup Basil leaves
1/2 Garlic Cloves
0.06 cup Chicken Broth
1/4 tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 tablespoon Olive oil
0.38 As required Roughlyof a batch of pistou
3/4-1 Lean chicken thighs, trimmed of all excess fat or 2-3 chicken breasts
1/2 cup Conchiglie pasta, cooked
As required Parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrition value
302
calories per serving
7 g Fat21 g Protein80 g Carbs6 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
7g
Protein
21g
Carbs
80g
Fiber
6g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
80g
Protein
21g
Fiber
6g
Fats
Fat
7g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
323mg
Iron
6mg
Vitamin A
399mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
4mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
104mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
27mg
Vitamin E
2mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
157mg
Manganese
3mg
Phosphorus
310mg
Selenium
4mcg
Zinc
3mg
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