Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta

With Chicken

Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Two Chef Mission
We've done a new spin on pesto by replacing traditional basil with savory sundried tomatoes that lends itself wonderfully to perfectly seasoned chicken.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 956 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • Saute Pan
  • Pot
  • Sheet Tray
  • Strainer
  • Food Processor
  • Thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Heat resistant spoon/spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 each Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 box Pasta
  • 4 oz Sundried Tomatoes drained
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 8 leaves Basil
  • 1 oz Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 oz Walnuts
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/2 each Roma Tomato quartered
  • Salt as needed
  • Pepper as needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a saute pan on medium high, add in 1 Tbs oil and sear the chicken on each side for 2-3 minutes. Finish cooking on a sheet pan in the oven until an internal temp of 165 F is reached.
  • For the pesto use a food processor and pulse the garlic, tomato, sundried tomatoes, basil, walnuts, parmesan, salt and pepper together. Blend in the olive oil to help smooth it out.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta to al dente. Drain the pasta and toss with the sundried tomato pesto.
  • Top with sliced chicken to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Sodium: 376mgCalcium: 273mgVitamin C: 23mgVitamin A: 712IUSugar: 25gFiber: 12gPotassium: 2256mgCholesterol: 10mgCalories: 956kcalSaturated Fat: 7gFat: 43gProtein: 30gCarbohydrates: 119gIron: 7mg
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