Chicken with Parmesan Noodles
Combine carrots, chicken, and pasta for a light weeknight dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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1 9-oz. pkg. refrigerated angel hair pasta
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4 large carrots, thinly sliced
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2 Tbsp. butter
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1-1/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1/4 cup purchased basil pesto
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1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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Olive oil (optional)
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Fresh basil (optional)
Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet cook carrots in 1 tablespoon melted butter over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until no pink remains in chicken. Add pesto; toss to coat.
3.
Drain pasta. Return to pan; toss with remaining butter. Serve with chicken mixture. Sprinkle pasta with Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and top with basil. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 567, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Sodium 452 mg, Carbohydrate 47 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 52 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 11%, Calcium 19%, Iron 16%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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