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Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken

Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken for a Cozy Night In

Delight in Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken, a customizable dish that's perfect for a cozy dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Pasta Any shape (spaghetti, fettuccine, etc.)
For the Pesto
  • 1 cup Fresh Pesto Adjust garlic levels to taste
For the Chicken
  • 2 large Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs or shrimp
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for coating
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Food processor
  • Colander
  • Shallow Dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add your chosen pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, combine fresh basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts or walnuts, grated Parmesan, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth. Adjust with additional olive oil as needed.
  3. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, beat eggs and mix in grated Parmesan. Season and coat chicken in the egg mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook coated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest on paper towels.
  5. In a mixing bowl, add the drained pasta and pour in the pesto. Toss to coat. Slice the chicken and arrange on top of the pasta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to add spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition. Store leftovers separately to maintain crunchiness.

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