CHICKEN TOMATO PESTO RECIPES

Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta; 1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces); 1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered; 2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto; 1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe: How to Make It image

This chicken pesto pasta is one of my favorite recipes because it's so quick and easy, but it looks and tastes like I spent all day cooking it. And it has all of my favorite things in it!—Barbara Christensen of Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 25 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
1-1/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 jars (3-1/2 ounces each) prepared pesto
1 jar (7 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and red pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in the chicken, artichokes, pesto, tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 minutes longer or until heated through. , Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620 calories, FatContent 31g fat (8g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 47mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 893mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, FiberContent 5g fiber), ProteinContent 32g protein.

BAKED PESTO CHICKEN BREASTS | BBC GOOD FOOD

Baked Pesto Chicken Breasts | BBC Good Food image

A simple yet so tasty dish served with salad, rice or even chips!

Provided by sweetunique

Total Time 1 hours

Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 180 C / Gas mark 4. Line a baking dish with parchment or foil.
Take the chicken breasts and smother them in the pesto on all sides. Use 4 to 8 spoonfuls of pesto, depending on your taste. Also season the chicken with salt and pepper if desired.
Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. At 30 minutes, quickly take the chicken breasts out of the oven and sprinkle with half the mozzarella, then with chopped tomato, followed by fresh chopped herbs then the remainder of the Mozzarella.
Place the chicken back in the oven and cook a further 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is done and no longer pink, and the cheese is melted.

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