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Pasta with pesto and chicken

Pasta with pesto and chicken

The combination of pasta with aromatic sun-dried tomato pesto, chicken, and intense Pecorino cheese is simply exceptional.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main, Dinner
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breast (single)
  • 180 g corn spaghetti (or wheat spaghetti)
  • 1 onion
  • 4 tbsp pesto rosso
  • 2 tbsp grated Pecorino cheese
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • fresh basil leaves
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta (al dente) in salted water according to the packet instructions.
  • Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a pan, add finely chopped onion, and sauté over low heat until golden brown.
  • Add the diced chicken breast to the pan, season with a pinch of salt, and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • Remove from heat, stir in the pesto rosso and cooked pasta, then mix well. Divide into portions, top with grated Pecorino cheese, and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!

Notes

Macros and calories per serving: 
  • Calories: 690 kcal
  • Protein: 52,5 g
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Carbs: 78 g
 
The following values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific brand and type of ingredients used. These calculations are estimated and are intended to provide a general nutritional overview.
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