Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta (Easy & Gluten-Free!)
This Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is easy to make, packed with fibre and protein and absolutely delicious! Made with gluten free pasta, fresh summer vegetables, and a homemade creamy basil pesto sauce, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Servings: 4
Equipment
- stovetop, pot, large pan or dutch oven
Ingredients
- 400 grams mafalda pasta gluten-free*
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 head broccoli finely chopped
- 1 small yellow zucchini chopped
- 1 cup 35% cream
- ⅓ cup basil pesto
- 1 cup parmigiano regianno
- 1 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast cooked and shredded
- 1 handful fresh basil
- sea salt and cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil large pot of water and season it with 1 tbsp of salt.
- In a large pan heat olive oil and chili flakes.
- Add onion and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, toss to coat. Mix in yellow zucchini and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in cream and 1/4 cup pasta water. Bring it up to a bubble and stir in pesto until well combined.
- Add in 1/2 the cheese and cooked chicken.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add a splash of pasta water to help emulsify the sauce.
- Finish the pasta with remaining cheese and fresh basil.
- Taste for seasoning and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta (Easy & Gluten-Free!)
Serving Size
2 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
951
% Daily Value*
Fat
51
g
78
%
Saturated Fat
22
g
138
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
122
mg
41
%
Sodium
793
mg
34
%
Potassium
929
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
90
g
30
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
2649
IU
53
%
Vitamin C
147
mg
178
%
Calcium
460
mg
46
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.