AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PESTO PASTA

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This is a fantastic Italian pasta meal -great for family, great for guests! It has beautiful presentation with very little behind the scenes preparation. And the the flavors with have your friends and family raving!

Provided by Adopted Parisian

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

32 ounces pasta (I prefer whole wheat)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
7 ounces pesto sauce
2 cups chicken breasts
2 cups sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Boil pasta with olive oil and salt as directed by package.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Chop each tomato into thirds.
  • Toss chicken and tomato with chopped garlic.
  • When pasta is done toss in chicken and tomato mixture.
  • Drizzle with pesto sauce and toss lightly.
  • Serve family style in large bowl, sprinkled with crumbled feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.3, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 621.7, Carbohydrate 125, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10, Protein 24.3

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