Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta

Health score
26%
Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta
25 min.
4
567kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta game? Look no further than this delightful Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta! In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a side for your next gathering. With tender pieces of chicken, vibrant red peppers, and a luscious sauce made from PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and KRAFT Grated Parmesan, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

The combination of rich Alfredo and aromatic pesto creates a unique twist that will tantalize your taste buds. The angel hair pasta serves as the perfect canvas, soaking up all the delicious flavors of the sauce. Plus, with a balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, this dish not only satisfies your cravings but also fuels your day.

Whether you’re a busy professional looking for a quick meal or a home cook wanting to impress, this Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta is a must-try. It’s simple, quick, and oh-so-delicious! So grab your frying pan and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound angel hair pasta uncooked
  • 0.5 cup philadelphia cream cheese spread 
  • cups milk 
  • teaspoons oil 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated kraft
  • tablespoons pesto 
  • large bell pepper red cut into strips
  • pound chicken breasts boneless skinless cut into bite-size pieces

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat.
  2. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 min. or until done.
  3. Stir in milk and cream cheese spread; cook 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended.
  4. Add peppers, Parmesan and pesto; stir. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  5. Drain pasta.
  6. Add to cream cheese sauce; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Calories567kcal
Protein28.54%
Fat33.03%
Carbs38.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
19.7
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.573043418967%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.25mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:566.87kcal
28.34%
Fat:20.49g
31.53%
Saturated Fat:8.64g
54.01%
Carbohydrates:53.64g
17.88%
Net Carbohydrates:50.85g
18.49%
Sugar:10.23g
11.36%
Cholesterol:110.84mg
36.95%
Sodium:494.1mg
21.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.84g
79.69%
Selenium:76.67µg
109.53%
Vitamin B3:13.33mg
66.63%
Vitamin C:53.84mg
65.26%
Vitamin B6:1.13mg
56.43%
Phosphorus:518.8mg
51.88%
Vitamin A:1990.19IU
39.8%
Manganese:0.59mg
29.65%
Calcium:271.88mg
27.19%
Vitamin B5:2.47mg
24.66%
Potassium:827.02mg
23.63%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.89%
Magnesium:81.28mg
20.32%
Vitamin B12:0.97µg
16.17%
Zinc:2.33mg
15.54%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.38%
Fiber:2.8g
11.18%
Copper:0.21mg
10.26%
Vitamin D:1.49µg
9.91%
Vitamin E:1.37mg
9.12%
Folate:33.98µg
8.49%
Iron:1.4mg
7.8%
Vitamin K:4.19µg
3.99%
Source:Allrecipes