Pesto Fettuccine with Chicken

Health score
27%
Pesto Fettuccine with Chicken
30 min.
4
770kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pesto Fettuccine with Chicken, a dish that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. In just 30 minutes, you can create a vibrant meal that serves four, making it ideal for family lunches or a cozy dinner with friends. The combination of tender chicken, fresh cherry tomatoes, and aromatic pesto creates a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your taste buds.

This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients. The fettuccine serves as a comforting base, while the juicy chicken adds a satisfying protein boost. The cherry tomatoes bring a burst of freshness, and the prepared pesto ties everything together with its rich, herby flavor. With a caloric content of 770 kcal per serving, this dish is hearty enough to keep you energized throughout the day.

Whether you're looking for a main course to impress your guests or a simple yet delicious meal for yourself, Pesto Fettuccine with Chicken is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Grab your frying pan and pot, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 18  cherry tomatoes 
  • pound fettuccine barilla 
  • servings pepper 
  • 0.5 cup basil pesto prepared
  • 18 oz chicken breast boneless skinless
  • tablespoon butter unsalted
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • ladle
  • pot
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 12 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt butter in vegetable oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned and firm to touch, about 5 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. fat from skillet.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
  5. Cut chicken into chunks.
  6. Ladle off 1 cup pasta water and set aside.
  7. Drain pasta and return to pot.
  8. Add chicken, tomatoes and reserved pasta water. Stir in pesto and mix well until ingredients are coated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories770kcal
Protein23.81%
Fat30.85%
Carbs45.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
33.93
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.353043711704%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:770.02kcal
38.5%
Fat:26.14g
40.21%
Saturated Fat:6.37g
39.84%
Carbohydrates:86.43g
28.81%
Net Carbohydrates:81.63g
29.68%
Sugar:5.03g
5.59%
Cholesterol:186.91mg
62.3%
Sodium:470.47mg
20.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.4g
90.79%
Selenium:130.6µg
186.58%
Vitamin B3:16.1mg
80.48%
Vitamin B6:1.26mg
63.06%
Phosphorus:563.61mg
56.36%
Manganese:1.08mg
54.1%
Vitamin B5:2.96mg
29.56%
Magnesium:106.07mg
26.52%
Potassium:917.65mg
26.22%
Vitamin A:1195.64IU
23.91%
Vitamin C:18.97mg
23%
Copper:0.43mg
21.53%
Zinc:3.03mg
20.19%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.15%
Fiber:4.8g
19.2%
Iron:3.34mg
18.54%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.58%
Folate:48.06µg
12.01%
Calcium:105.68mg
10.57%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.83%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.67%
Vitamin K:9.63µg
9.17%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.47%
Source:My Recipes