Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti Recipes

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BASIL PESTO CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti image

Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti is packed with flavour and comes together so quickly it's sure to become a week-night favourite!

Provided by Karina - Cafe Delites

Number Of Ingredients 5

400 g | 14 ounces spaghetti (, dry weight (or pasta of choice))
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
4 grilled pesto chicken breasts with 500 g | 17 ounces cherry tomatoes ((use this recipe))
1 cup of this homemade basil pesto ((or store bought pesto))
freshly grated parmesan cheese (, to serve)

Steps:

  • Boil spaghetti according to packet directions in salted water. Drain; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, cook pesto chicken and tomatoes using this recipe.
  • Add to pesto mixture to the cooked spaghetti with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss over low heat until well combined. Divide amongst serving bowls. Slice chicken breasts and arrange over the spaghetti. Top with parmesan. Serve warm.

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN



Pesto Pasta with Chicken image

Easy and delicious pasta with chicken. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Kristin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
½ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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