Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep Recipes

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PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN



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Easy and delicious pasta with chicken. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Kristin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
½ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CHICKEN PESTO PASTA MEAL PREP



Chicken Pesto Pasta Meal Prep image

Fresh, quick and easy! Loaded with chicken, asparagus, tomatoes and whole wheat pasta. Use homemade or store-bought pesto!

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     meal prep

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. Place asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast for 8-12 minutes, or until tender but crisp. Let cool before cutting into 1-inch pieces. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, to taste. Add to skillet and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes; set aside. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, pasta, chicken, tomatoes and pesto. Place into meal prep containers, garnished with parsley, if desired.

WEEKDAY MEAL-PREP PESTO CHICKEN & VEGGIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Weekday Meal-prep Pesto Chicken & Veggies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt, pepper, green beans, cherry tomato, basil pesto

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb green beans
2 cups cherry tomato, halved
½ cup basil pesto

Steps:

  • In a large pan, heat olive oil and add chicken thighs.
  • Season with salt and pepper. When the chicken is completely cooked through, remove from pan.
  • Slice into strips, and set aside.
  • Add green beans and cook until crisp tender.
  • Return the chicken strips to the pan, then add tomatoes and pesto. Stir until fully incorporated.
  • Serve immediately or divide into 4 food storage containers and store in the refrigerator. Can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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