Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes + Broccolini
Looking for an easy, delicious dinner? Try this Chicken Broccolini Pesto Pasta! Made with gluten free quinoa penne, it's such a treat!
Servings 4 people
Calories 406kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups dry Living NOW Quinoa Penne Pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz broccolini cut into small pieces
- 5 tablespoons pesto
- Optional: grated cheese + red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cube chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces. Heat 1 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté chicken until golden brown (approx 15 minutes)
- While chicken is cooking, boil water for pasta.
- Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and allow it to heat. Add broccolini and halved cherry tomatoes to the pan. Add pasta to boiling water and cook per directions. Sauté broccolini + tomatoes until tender., approximately 10 minutes.
- When vegetables are tender, add chicken back to the pan along with pesto. Stir in cooked pasta
- Garnish with hot pepper flakes or parmesan cheese if desired + enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Tomatoes + Broccolini
Amount Per Serving (1.5 cups)
Calories 406
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 328mg14%
Potassium 501mg14%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1595IU32%
Vitamin C 62mg75%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This is an estimate and can vary pending your ingredients
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