{"id":16703,"date":"2017-09-26T20:34:41","date_gmt":"2017-09-27T00:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/?p=16703"},"modified":"2018-08-13T17:04:02","modified_gmt":"2018-08-13T21:04:02","slug":"chicken-tomato-pesto-pasta-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/blog\/2017\/09\/26\/chicken-tomato-pesto-pasta-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken, Tomato, Basil and Cheese Pesto Pasta Recipe","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding delicious easy to make dinner options are challenging with two young boys. They aren’t always open to trying new foods and I am always looking for ways to change our meals and offer more than just lean protein and vegetables for dinner. When I was asked to give Oliveri’s Basil and Cheese Pesto a try I was instantly inspired to create a meal that included delicious Oliveri’s pasta, chicken, and pesto. The result was this incredible Chicken, Tomato, Basil and Cheese Pesto Pasta Recipe that received rave reviews from the whole family.<\/p>\n

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Chicken, Tomato, Basil and Cheese Pesto Pasta Recipe<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Ingredients:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 tbsp coconut oil
\n2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
\n80g or half of an Olivieri Basil and Cheese Pesto<\/a> container
\n1.5 cups whole grape tomato
\n1 package of
Olivieri Artisan Tomato Caprese with Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Ravioli<\/a>
\n1 tbsp garlic spice or 1 garlic clove minced.
\nOption: fresh basil or parmesan\u00a0for serving<\/p>\n

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Directions:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a small frying pan add coconut oil and melt.
\nAdd chicken, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes stirring often.
\nMeanwhile, bring a medium sized pot to a boil.
\nAdd tomatoes to chicken and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through.
\nOnce water is boiling add pasta and cook according to directions.
\nDrain pasta and add to a medium-sized bowl.
\nAdd pesto and toss.
\nAdd chicken and tomato mixture and toss.
\nServe immediately.<\/p>\n

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5<\/span> from 7<\/span> votes<\/div><\/div>\t\t
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Chicken, Tomato, Basil and Cheese Pesto Pasta Recipe<\/div>\n\t\t
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Prep Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t
10<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Cook Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
20<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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Total Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
30<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\tA delicious fresh pasta and sauce recipe with added chicken and tomatoes. A great family meal for busy weeknights.\t<\/div>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\tCourse:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tMain\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tCuisine:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tItalian\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 4<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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