Chicken Pesto Linguine

Caesar Salad and Crispy Thin Breadsticks
Clock

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg linguine
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 (6-oz) jar pesto
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, cut chicken into bite-size pieces; sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in 2 Tbsp hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and done. Remove from skillet.
  3. Cook tomatoes in 1 Tbsp hot oil in same skillet 6 to 7 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften and burst. Return chicken to skillet; stir in pesto and crushed red pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring often. Toss with hot pasta.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (17.8-oz) pkg family size Caesar salad kit
  • 1 (6-oz) pkg crispy breadsticks

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together salad ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Serve 2 breadsticks per person alongside salad and pasta.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
641
206
847
Fat (g) 23 11 34
Sat. Fat (g) 4 2 6
Protein (g) 45 5 50
Carb (g) 63 22 85
Fiber (g) 4 0 4
Sodium (mg) 348 445 793

30 Minute Meals Meal Plan

This recipe selected from the eMeals 30 Minute Meals Meal Plan.
Each Dinner Plan Includes:

  • Seven Dinner Menus
  • Matching Grocery List
  • Access via App or Online
See This Meal Plan