Creamy chicken & green bean pesto pasta

Health score
50%
Creamy chicken & green bean pesto pasta
20 min.
4
677kcal

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If you're looking for a deliciously quick and satisfying meal that can please the whole family, look no further than this Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta! Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant dish combines the comforting flavors of pasta with the fresh crunch of green beans and the richness of creamy pesto. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend lunch, it strikes a delightful balance between indulgence and nutrition.

This recipe calls for ready-roasted chicken breasts, making it an effortless choice for any cook, and the addition of spring onions adds a subtle sweetness while introducing a pop of color to your plate. The luscious pesto and double cream create a savory, smooth sauce that envelops the pasta and greens, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Topped off with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan, this dish not only pleases the palate but also offers a beautiful presentation that’s perfect for impressing guests at your next gathering.

With a caloric breakdown that delivers a hearty 677 kcal per serving, this pasta dish is satisfying enough to serve as a main meal, yet light enough to enjoy as a side. So grab your frying pan and let’s bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen with this sensational Creamy Chicken & Green Bean Pesto Pasta that promises to become a go-to favorite!

Ingredients

  • 400 soup noodles 
  • 250 green beans trimmed
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • bunch spring onion finely sliced
  • large chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped shredded
  • tbsp basil pesto 
  • tbsp double cream 
  • handful parmesan grated

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta following pack instructions, adding green beans for the final 6 mins of cooking time.
  2. Drain and reserve a few tbsps of the cooking water.
  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large frying pan.
  4. Add spring onions and cook for 1-2 mins until soft, then set aside.
  5. Add the shredded chicken in the pan and heat through. Stir through pesto and cream. Pop pasta and beans in with the chicken mix and stir to coat, adding a little of the cooking water. Season and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories677kcal
Protein25.32%
Fat26%
Carbs48.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.75
Glycemic Load
31.34
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.796956383664%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
2.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:676.93kcal
33.85%
Fat:19.29g
29.68%
Saturated Fat:5.49g
34.31%
Carbohydrates:81.29g
27.1%
Net Carbohydrates:75.95g
27.62%
Sugar:5.78g
6.42%
Cholesterol:87.48mg
29.16%
Sodium:256.77mg
11.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:42.28g
84.56%
Selenium:87.74µg
125.34%
Vitamin B3:13.99mg
69.95%
Manganese:1.08mg
53.82%
Phosphorus:419.31mg
41.93%
Vitamin K:42.12µg
40.12%
Vitamin B6:0.75mg
37.7%
Magnesium:95.66mg
23.92%
Fiber:5.34g
21.37%
Vitamin A:1054.46IU
21.09%
Copper:0.38mg
19.03%
Potassium:602.55mg
17.22%
Iron:3.07mg
17.05%
Zinc:2.48mg
16.52%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.7%
Vitamin B5:1.44mg
14.36%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.81%
Folate:46.37µg
11.59%
Vitamin C:8.82mg
10.69%
Calcium:101.95mg
10.2%
Vitamin E:1.24mg
8.26%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.22%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.78%