Grilled Chicken and Pesto Farfalle

Health score
18%
Grilled Chicken and Pesto Farfalle
45 min.
10
495kcal

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Grilled Chicken and Pesto Farfalle: A Delectable Fusion of Flavors and Textures!

Looking for a mouth-watering dish that can serve as a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further! This Grilled Chicken and Pesto Farfalle recipe is a crowd-pleaser, offering a delightful balance of protein, carbs, and fats to satisfy any palate. With a prep and cook time of just 45 minutes, it's perfect for those busy weeknights or weekend gatherings.

This recipe yields a generous 10 servings, ensuring there's enough to go around. Each serving contains approximately 495 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The star of the show is the farfalle, or bow tie pasta, which is cooked to al dente perfection and then tossed in a rich, creamy sauce infused with fresh basil and a generous dollop of commercial pesto.

But that's not all – the dish is elevated by the addition of juicy, grilled chicken breast halves, seasoned with a hint of salt and pepper. The chicken is first grilled to perfection, then chopped into bite-sized pieces and mixed into the pasta. To add a pop of color and a burst of flavor, grape tomatoes are halved and combined with the pasta, along with a sprinkling of fresh basil leaves.

To round off this delicious meal, a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan cheese is sprinkled over the top, creating a tempting golden crust. This Grilled Chicken and Pesto Farfalle is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's a recipe you'll want to make time and time again. So, grab your bowl, frying pan, and grill, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon pepper black divided freshly ground
  • tablespoon butter 
  • 20 ounces farfalle pasta uncooked (bow tie pasta)
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cups grape tomatoes halved ( 2 pints)
  • 0.8 cup half and half 
  • 1.5 cups milk 1% low-fat divided
  • ounces parmesan fresh shredded divided
  • 3.5 ounce basil pesto ()
  • teaspoon salt divided
  • 1.8 pounds chicken breast halves boneless skinless

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • grill
  • colander

Directions

  1. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 10 minutes or until done, turning after 6 minutes.
  4. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
  5. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces; keep warm.
  6. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  7. Drain in colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  8. Place pasta in large bowl.
  9. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  10. Add garlic to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  11. Combine 1/2 cup milk and flour in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  12. Add milk mixture to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in pesto. Gradually add remaining 1 cup milk and half-and-half, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 8 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
  13. Add 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1 cup cheese; stir until cheese melts.
  14. Add chicken and sauce to pasta, tossing well to coat.
  15. Add tomatoes and basil; toss gently.
  16. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  17. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories495kcal
Protein28.99%
Fat29.76%
Carbs41.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.4
Glycemic Load
18.77
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
22.186956488568%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:495.37kcal
24.77%
Fat:16.15g
24.85%
Saturated Fat:7.18g
44.89%
Carbohydrates:50.37g
16.79%
Net Carbohydrates:47.56g
17.3%
Sugar:6.1g
6.78%
Cholesterol:78.15mg
26.05%
Sodium:821.25mg
35.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:35.4g
70.79%
Selenium:68.32µg
97.61%
Phosphorus:503.5mg
50.35%
Vitamin B3:9.83mg
49.13%
Vitamin B6:0.79mg
39.39%
Calcium:375.48mg
37.55%
Manganese:0.66mg
33.22%
Vitamin A:1130.27IU
22.61%
Potassium:673.63mg
19.25%
Magnesium:74.9mg
18.73%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.34%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.3%
Zinc:2.24mg
14.95%
Copper:0.24mg
12.07%
Vitamin C:9.78mg
11.85%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.5%
Vitamin B12:0.68µg
11.4%
Fiber:2.8g
11.22%
Vitamin K:10.92µg
10.4%
Iron:1.58mg
8.8%
Folate:28.82µg
7.2%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.55%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.88%
Source:My Recipes