Colorful Chicken Pesto with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peppers

Colorful Chicken Pesto with Asparagus, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peppers

Unique and fresh, easy to make and looks gourmet. Great to serve for company. Leftovers are great hot or cold.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
  • 1 (6 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped (reserve oil)
  • ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup prepared pesto
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the angel hair pasta and return to a boil. Cook the pasta, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken strips until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
Pour reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet; cook and stir asparagus in the oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add yellow and red bell pepper strips; cook and stir an additional 2 minutes.

Step 4
Lightly toss the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and vegetables; stir in pesto sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

761
Calories
43g
Fat
59g
Carbs
39g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 761
% Daily Value *
Total Fat43g 56%
Saturated Fat11g 56%
Cholesterol63mg 21%
Sodium932mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate59g 21%
Dietary Fiber9g 31%
Total Sugars4g
Protein39g
Vitamin C144mg 718%
Calcium608mg 47%
Iron7mg 39%
Potassium1339mg 28%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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