Spicy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe
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Spicy chicken pasta with a roasted jalapeño pesto made from spinach, basil, and pecans, tossed with fresh asparagus. Bold, herbaceous, and with a kick of heat, it's a flavorful weeknight main.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 2- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup spinach
- 1/4 cup basil
- 1 roasted jalapeno pepper + extras for serving (if desired)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (+ a bit more for cooking)
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup shredded manchego cheese
- A bit of pasta water (for the pesto)
- Cooked pasta to serve
- Seared asparagus spears for topping
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 942mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1133mg
- Calcium
- 211mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 942MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.