PESTO PACKET CHICKEN

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Very easy, VERY flavorful chicken, pasta, veggie dish. Any veggies can be substituted for the ones listed. This reminds me of something you would order at a fine Italian restaurant..very distinct taste

Provided by Manda

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages dried pesto sauce mix (NOT the creamy kind)
1 cup water
1/2 cup olive oil
4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
12 ounces angel hair pasta
black pepper
garlic salt
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
1 medium onion, sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
15 baby carrots, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • In saucepan, combine dry pesto mix with water and olive oil.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • In individual pieces of aluminum foil, place one chicken breast half and equal amounts of veggies.
  • Sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.
  • Spoon 4 Tbsp.
  • of pesto mixture over each packet and fold up.
  • Place in 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to pkg.
  • and drain.
  • Add about 3/4 of remaining pesto mixture to pasta and toss well.
  • To serve, place serving of pasta on each dish and dump the packet of chicken and veggies over top.
  • Serve with leftover pesto mixture (opt.), and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724.5, Fat 29.9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 127, Carbohydrate 72.7, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 5.9, Protein 40

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