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Mediterranean Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Veggies & Chickpeas
Mediterranean Pesto Pasta with Chicken, Veggies & Chickpeas
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Description
Mediterranean Pesto Pasta is fresh, vibrant and satisfying! This dish is infinitely adaptable with your favorite veggies or in-season produce.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
- 1 lb Chicken Breast, cut into 1 1/2 inch dice
- 2 Medium Zucchini
- 2 Bell Peppers (Orange, Red or Yellow)
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 15 oz Can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 Tbsp Spinach Pesto
Instructions
- Make your pesto and then set aside to cook the rest of the dish.
- Cook your pasta according to the box directions.
- While the pasta cooks, cook your chicken and veggies
- Heat a large skillet (cast iron pan if you have it!) over medium high heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil
- When your pan is hot, add the chicken. Cook for 8-10 minutes until nicely browned and cooked through. Place cooked chicken on a plate and set aside.
- While the chicken cooks, prep your veggies. Rinse your veggies and get ready to chop!
- Dice the vegetables into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- Zucchini: Slice in half length-wise, then dice into half moon shape
- Bell Pepper: Cut around the pepper and remove the core, then slice into strips, then dice
- Cherry Tomatoes: Slice in half lengthwise
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and adjust skillet heat to medium. Add the chickpeas to the skillet.
- Next add the zucchini and bell pepper to your pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally and turning over the veggies to cook evenly on each side.
- Now its time to put the dish together!
- In a large bowl, add the 3-4 tablespoons of pesto to the bottom. Next, add the pasta, chicken and veggies, including the cherry tomatoes you chopped earlier. Top with another tablespoon of pesto. Using a large spoon, mix the dish together, taking care to not mash your veg!
- Taste the pasta and add additional pesto per your preference.
- Serve immediately and enjoy a taste of a Mediterranean Summer!
Equipment
Buy Now → - Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Mediterranean
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 625mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 39g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 74mg
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