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Chicken Caprese Pasta
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Total Time
20m
This flavorful Chicken Caprese Pasta combines tender linguine, juicy cherry tomatoes, and shredded rotisserie chicken, all brought together with a fresh herb pesto and topped with small basil leaves and torn mozzarella. It's a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Servings:
4
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Steps
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Cook pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions in a large Dutch oven, adding salt once water comes to a boil. Drain pasta, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water.
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Cook tomatoes and aromatics: Wipe Dutch oven clean, and add olive oil. Heat oil over medium-high. Add tomatoes to hot oil, and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add shallot, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
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Complete pasta: Add chicken, pasta, and herb pesto to coat. Add 1/2 cup of reserved cooking water, stirring to combine. Gradually stir in remaining cooking water, 1/4 cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
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Add garnishes, and serve: Transfer to a serving platter, and sprinkle with basil and mozzarella. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories567kcal28%
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Fat27g1%
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Saturated Fat8g0%
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Carbohydrates36g1%
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Fiber3g0%
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Sugar5g0%
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Protein47g2%
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Cholesterol119mg5%
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Sodium1157mg57%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.