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Lemon-Garlic Pesto Chicken Pasta

Embrace the inviting mix of garlicky pesto, tangy lemon and tender chicken swirled into a comforting pasta. Requiring just a handful of ingredients and 40 minutes, this Lemon-Garlic Pesto Chicken Pasta dish makes for a delicious, quick weeknight dinner.
6
50 min
TOTAL TIME
684
CALORIES
$2.01
PER SERVING
Lemon-Garlic Pesto Chicken Pasta
Directions
PASTA AND CHICKEN
30 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Set a pot of lightly salted water to boil for the pasta.
2
While the water is heating, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the chicken strips and garlic powder to the skillet, mixing well until the chicken is evenly coated. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until chicken is lightly browned.
4
Add the thinly sliced red bell pepper to the chicken, continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes till peppers soften and chicken is cooked through.
5
By now, your pasta water should be boiling. Add in the angel hair pasta and cook as per package instructions to al dente. Drain and set aside.
6
Lower the heat under the skillet and stir in the pre-made pesto sauce and bottled lemon juice amongst the chicken and peppers.
7
Add the drained pasta to the skillet, mix well ensuring that the pasta is evenly coated with the pesto sauce.
8
Sprinkle the pre-shredded Italian cheese blend over the pasta and cover. Let it simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes till the cheese has melted.
9
Remove from heat, serve hot straight from the skillet. Enjoy!
Health Info
Macros
66g
CARBS
31g
FAT
43g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
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