Pesto Pasta with Balsamic Chicken
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Pasta tossed with vibrant basil pesto and topped with balsamic-glazed chicken, quick-roasted cherry tomatoes, and wilted spinach. Balanced and bright, it's satisfying enough for dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (, about 2 breasts)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (, divided)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ pounds cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound orecchiette pasta (, dry )
- 1 1/4 cups basil pesto
- 2-3 cups spinach
- Parmesan cheese (, for serving)
- fresh basil leaves (, for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 105M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 1h
- Cook
- 45m
- Sodium
- 941mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 762mg
- Calcium
- 214mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 60M
- SODIUM
- 941MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.