Pasta with Chicken and Pesto

Name: Pasta with Chicken and Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 Portionen
Ingredients: 16 ounce bow tie pasta; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 clove garlic; 2 piece skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; 0.5 cup pesto sauce; 0.33333333333333 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips

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Cook Time

30 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

20 Min

Description

This pasta with chicken and pesto is a simple yet flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual gathering. I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit! The combination of tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes creates a delightful taste experience. It's ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy schedules. Feel free to add some grilled vegetables for extra flavor and nutrients. This dish is also great for using up leftover cooked chicken. Enjoy!

Ingredients (7 ingredients)

16 ounce bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 clove garlic
2 piece skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
0.5 cup pesto sauce
0.33333333333333 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips

Preparation (5 steps)

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain and set aside.

Mince the garlic

Thermomix® Setting

3 sec/Speed 7

Add 2 cloves garlic to the Thermomix bowl and chop. 3 Sec./Stufe 7

Sauté the garlic

Thermomix® Setting

3 min/248°F/Speed 1 120

Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the Thermomix bowl with the minced garlic and sauté until tender. 3 Min./120°C/Stufe 1

180

Cook the chicken

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces and season with 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through. Set aside.

Combine ingredients

Combine the cooked pasta, chicken, ½ cup pesto sauce, and ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.