Pollo pesto primavera
Pollo pesto primavera is a delicious Italian-inspired dish that typically consists of grilled or roasted chicken (pollo) served with a flavorful pesto sauce and a variety of spring vegetables (primavera). It's a colorful and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of seasonal vegetables with the rich taste of pesto sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 1 cup carrots shredded
- 1 zucchini shredded
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill or roast until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes per side depending on thickness.
- In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to make the pesto sauce.
- In a separate pan, sauté the shredded carrots and zucchini until tender.
- Steam or boil the broccoli until crisp-tender.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat. Add the pesto sauce and stir until well combined and heated through.
- Slice the grilled chicken into strips.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta, sautéed vegetables, and chicken strips.
- Pour the pine nut pesto cream sauce over the pasta and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve the Pollo Pesto Primavera with Penne pasta hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
The preparation time for Pollo Pesto Primavera is approximately 20-25 minutes. This includes preparing the ingredients, cooking the pasta, grilling the chicken, sautéing the vegetables, and making the pesto cream sauce.
The cook time will vary depending on the cooking method. Grilling the chicken typically takes about 12-16 minutes (6-8 minutes per side), while cooking the pasta takes around 10-12 minutes to reach al dente. Sautéing the vegetables can take about 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
Overall, you can expect the Pollo Pesto Primavera dish with Penne pasta to be ready in about 40-50 minutes from start to finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 1182kcal (59%)Carbohydrates: 105g (35%)Protein: 75g (150%)Fat: 52g (80%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 189mg (63%)Sodium: 573mg (25%)Potassium: 1976mg (56%)Fiber: 10g (42%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 7326IU (147%)Vitamin C: 151mg (183%)Calcium: 271mg (27%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
