Pesto Chicken and Pasta

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Pesto Chicken and Pasta
20 min.
4
528kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both satisfying and dairy-free? Look no further than this Pesto Chicken and Pasta recipe! In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a flavorful dish that serves four, making it perfect for a family lunch or a delightful side dish for your next gathering.

This recipe combines the vibrant flavors of basil pesto with tender rotisserie chicken and colorful roasted red bell peppers, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. The bow-tie pasta adds a fun twist to the dish, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to eat. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can indulge without the guilt.

Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent on the go, or simply someone who loves good food, this Pesto Chicken and Pasta is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. The best part? It’s versatile! You can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the amount of pesto to suit your taste. So grab your saucepan and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup basil pesto 
  • oz farfalle pasta uncooked (farfalle)
  • servings olives ripe sliced
  • 0.5 cup roasted peppers red drained coarsely chopped (from 7-oz jar)
  • cups rotisserie chicken cut cubed (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In 3-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Return to saucepan.
  2. Stir chicken, pesto and bell peppers into pasta.
  3. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until hot.
  4. Garnish with olives.

Nutrition Facts

Calories528kcal
Protein30.32%
Fat42.55%
Carbs27.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.5
Glycemic Load
12.76
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.1965216735135%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:527.55kcal
26.38%
Fat:24.89g
38.29%
Saturated Fat:5.08g
31.77%
Carbohydrates:35.7g
11.9%
Net Carbohydrates:32.98g
11.99%
Sugar:2.26g
2.51%
Cholesterol:116.04mg
38.68%
Sodium:1254.46mg
54.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.91g
79.82%
Selenium:27.11µg
38.73%
Manganese:0.42mg
20.9%
Vitamin A:794.56IU
15.89%
Fiber:2.73g
10.91%
Vitamin C:8.14mg
9.86%
Copper:0.17mg
8.48%
Phosphorus:84.67mg
8.47%
Calcium:76.42mg
7.64%
Magnesium:26.66mg
6.67%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.39%
Iron:0.97mg
5.39%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.89%
Vitamin B3:0.87mg
4.33%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.26%
Potassium:128.78mg
3.68%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.12%
Folate:11.05µg
2.76%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.95%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.89%