Go Back
Email Link
Print
Recipe Image
–
+
servings
Smaller
Normal
Larger
Chicken Pesto Linguine
Recipe Author:
Anna
Chicken + pesto + burst grape tomatoes + linguine = a perfect at home pasta dish that makes a complete meal all by itself. Perfect for dinner and if there are leftovers this reheats well for lunch! #chicken #pasta #recipe
5
from 1 vote
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
6
servings
Calories
692
kcal
Equipment
12" skillet
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1 16
oz
box linguine
2
lbs
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1
tsp
salt
1/2
tsp
black pepper
3
tbsp
olive oil
1
pint
grape tomatoes
1 10
oz
jar basil pesto
1/4
tsp
crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, sprinkle with salt pepper.
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in skillet, add chicken, saute for 7-10 minutes or until chicken is done.
Remove chicken from skillet, add remaining oil and tomatoes, cook 6-8 minutes or until tomatoes start to burst.
Return chicken to skillet, stir in pesto and red pepper flakes, cook until heated thoroughly.
Toss chicken and linguine.
Serve with crusty bread & olive oil.
Nutrition
Serving:
6
g
Sodium:
1121
mg
Calcium:
118
mg
Vitamin C:
13
mg
Vitamin A:
1791
IU
Sugar:
6
g
Fiber:
5
g
Potassium:
925
mg
Cholesterol:
101
mg
Calories:
692
kcal
Saturated Fat:
5
g
Fat:
25
g
Protein:
46
g
Carbohydrates:
68
g
Iron:
2
mg
Keyword
chicken, main dish, pasta
Tried this recipe?
Let us know
how it was!