Stock Your Pantry for this Quick Dinner
Looking for a quick family friendly meal you can pull from the pantry?! Chicken Pesto Pasta from Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook is hearty, filling and full flavored! Pasta, chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes are pantry staples so keep these on hand and chicken in your freezer to whip up this year-round favorite dish anytime.
| Prep Time 15 minutes |
| Cook Time 15-20 minutes |
| Servings 10 (1-cup) servings |
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 package penne pasta 16-ounce
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sliced black kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/3 cup sliced black kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Ingredients
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- In a large nonstick skillet, sauté chicken about 5 minutes until browned; add onion and continue cooking until chicken is done.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- In food processor, process parsley, basil, garlic and pine nuts until combined. With processor still running, add olive oil in a thin stream and continue processing until smooth and creamy. Add water gradually.
- Add pesto mixture and broth to chicken, cooking and stirring until well heated. Add pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives and cheese.
Calories 331, Calories from Fat 26%, Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 46mg, Sodium 258mg, Carbohydrates 38g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Total Sugars 3g, Protein 23g, Dietary Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 2 lean meat
Nutrition Nugget: Pine nuts have long been thought to boost libido due to being rich in the mineral, zinc which helps increase testosterone. Basil increases circulation with an alluring aroma.
Terrific Tip: Take a short cut with a jar of basil pesto found in the grocery.
Try A Short-Cut with Jarred Pesto
Alessi Pesto 3.5 Oz (Pack of 4)
Barilla – Traditional Basil Pesto – 2 ct./6.3 oz. (Pack of 1)Magical Butter Silicone Spatulas 3-PACK
Chicken Pesto Pasta from Food For the Mood Chapter In Men’s Cookbook
When Holly was writing her easy men’s cookbook, she knew she wanted good-for-you foods in creative ways. Don’t just save pesto for this pasta recipe, however, as pesto adds oomph to many fast and easy dinner options such as shrimp, chicken, or even roasted potatoes and vegetables! Holly included men’s favorite recipes but made them healthier. This book is a great resource of information as this chapter gives you the foods to fight inflammation. Plus, this cookbook entices men in the kitchen.
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