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Chicken Pesto Penne

A delicious gluten-free chicken pesto penne recipe that's quick and easy to make.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz Gluten-free penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 lb Chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup Pesto sauce
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Cook the gluten-free penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the chicken. Stir in the pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gluten-Free, Pasta
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