Toasted Almond Parsley Pesto Pasta with Chicken
This toasted almond parsley pesto pasta with chicken is made with fresh Italian parsley, toasted almonds, parmesan cheese, and shredded chicken. It is a perfect meal that is full of flavor and easy to make. If you are a pasta lover, then this recipe is perfect for you!
Ingredients
- ½ pound pasta
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley
- ¾ cup olive oil
- ½ cup raw almonds, toasted
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup shredded, cooked chicken
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water before draining.½ pound pasta
- Return the pasta back to the saucepan and set aside while you prepare the pesto.
- Place parsley, olive oil, almonds, parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor and process until well blended. Taste and add a pinch of salt, if needed.1 cup fresh Italian parsley, ¾ cup olive oil, ½ cup raw almonds, toasted, ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 clove garlic
- Combine the pesto and chicken with the pasta in the saucepan. Stir well to coat completely.1 cup shredded, cooked chicken
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with additional parmesan cheese, toasted almonds and parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 711kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.8g | Protein: 24.7g | Fat: 53.1g | Saturated Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.6g | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 4mg
Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.
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