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Chicken Avocado Pesto Pasta
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Chicken Avocado Pesto Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 407kcal

Ingredients

Sauce:

  • 1 medium avocado peeled & pitted
  • 1/2 cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp. pesto sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice or to taste
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 12 oz rotini pasta or pasta of choice
  • 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast - grilled & sliced

Instructions

  • Place a large pot of water over high heat, bring to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package.
  • Once the pasta has been added to the water, combine all ingredients for the sauce into a food processor or blender and process until it reaches a creamy consistency.
  • Remove the lid, scrape along the inside of the processor, cover and process an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure everything has blended thoroughly.
  • Taste test and add salt and pepper as needed.
  • Once the pasta has cooked, strain the pasta & place into a serving dish and toss together with the avocado pesto sauce. Top with grilled chicken and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 35.5g | Fat: 10.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 139mg | Fiber: 7.6g | Sugar: 2.4g