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Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

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60 Min
Challenging
Chicken pesto spaghetti is a popular Filipino dish that combines the flavors of Italian and Filipino cuisine. The dish features tender pieces of chicken mixed with al dente spaghetti noodles and a creamy pesto sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This fusion dish has become a favorite in Filipino households and is often served during special occasions and family gatherings. The recipe has evolved over time, with different variations and additions to suit individual tastes.

Ingredients

6 4-6 Servings

This dish has been optimized for 6 servings. Quantity and times may need to be varied. Here you can find more information about adjusted portion sizes:

ingredient_quantity
recipe ingredient
1  head
Garlic
0.25  cup
Olive Oil
1  cup
Basil
2  tbsp
Toasted Cashew
0.5  pc
Lemon
0.13  tsp
Salt
0.25  tsp
Ground Pepper
1  tsp
Sugar
3  tbsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese
0.25  kg
Chicken Thigh Tip
1  sachet
MAGGI® Magic Sarap® 8g
1  tbsp
Vegetable Oil
0.5  cup
Water
1  package
NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream
0.25  kg
Spaghetti
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Nutrition Value

Carbohydrates
20.5 g
Energy
414.9 kcal
Fats
31.8 g
Protein
12.7 g
Information per serving

Instruction

60 Minutes

  • Step1

    10 Min
    Cook garlic and olive oil in a small pot until soft. Transfer in a blender. Add basil, cashew, lemon zest and juice. Season with salt, pepper, sugar and cheese. Purée until smooth. Set aside.​

  • Step2

    15 Min
    Season chicken with ½ sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap® and 1/8 tsp of pepper. Sauté chicken in oil until golden brown. Remove from the pan, coat with 2 tbsp of the pesto and set aside.​

  • Step3

    5 Min
    Add pesto in the same pan and cook for 2 mins. Pour water and NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream. Simmer and season with remaining ½ sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap® and pepper.​

  • Step4

    10 Min
    Boil pasta according to package direction.

  • Step5

    10 Min
    Strain spaghetti, toss in the sauce and transfer on a serving plate. Cut chicken into serving pieces, place on top of pasta and serve.​
Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Step1 of 5

Cook garlic and olive oil in a small pot until soft. Transfer in a blender. Add basil, cashew, lemon zest and juice. Season with salt, pepper, sugar and cheese. Purée until smooth. Set aside.​

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Step2 of 5

Season chicken with ½ sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap® and 1/8 tsp of pepper. Sauté chicken in oil until golden brown. Remove from the pan, coat with 2 tbsp of the pesto and set aside.​

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Step3 of 5

Add pesto in the same pan and cook for 2 mins. Pour water and NESTLÉ® All Purpose Cream. Simmer and season with remaining ½ sachet of MAGGI® Magic Sarap® and pepper.​

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Step4 of 5

Boil pasta according to package direction.

Chicken Pesto Spaghetti

Step5 of 5

Strain spaghetti, toss in the sauce and transfer on a serving plate. Cut chicken into serving pieces, place on top of pasta and serve.​

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