Fresh Fettuccine With Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Pesto, and Roas

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 4
Fresh Fettuccine With Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Pesto, and Roasted Sweet Peppers Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2/3 cup basil pesto
1 package fettuccine pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves , minced
4 cups pulled cooked chicken meat
2 cups sliced roasted sweet peppers
1/2 cup pitted olive , halved lengthwise
salt and pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , plus more for the table

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
725
Sugar
8g
Fat
45g
Fresh Fettuccine With Pulled Rotisserie Chicken, Pesto, and Roasted Sweet Peppers is a flavorful and filling dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The dish combines tender pulled chicken with sweet roasted peppers, tangy olives, and fragrant basil pesto to create a simple yet satisfying meal that will appeal to adults and children alike. Fettuccine pasta is used as the base for the dish, and the parmesan cheese on top adds a touch of saltiness and umami flavor. This dish is perfect for those who are short on time, but still want to prepare a homemade meal that is both delicious and satisfying.

Instructions

1.Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the instructions on the package until it is al dente.
2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3.Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
4.Add the pulled rotisserie chicken meat, sliced roasted sweet peppers, and pitted olive halves and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the chicken is heated through.
5.Add the basil pesto to the skillet and stir to coat the chicken and vegetables. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until everything is heated through.
6.Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the pesto sauce.
7.Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top and serve hot with additional parmesan cheese on the side if desired.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

It’s a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken.

The pesto sauce adds a lot of flavor to the dish.

CONS

This dish can be high in sodium depending on the salt content of the chicken and pesto sauce.

It may not be suitable for those on low-sodium diets.

The recipe requires pre-cooked chicken, which may not be readily available in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains several ingredients that are rich in nutrients, including chicken, sweet peppers, and olives.
The basil in the pesto sauce is a good source of vitamin K and manganese.
However, the dish may be high in calories and fat due to the pesto sauce and cheese.

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