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Trying to eat clean? Here’s how you can make a DELICIOUS and healthy version of pesto chicken pasta
Nowadays, it can be tempting to give in to processed food choices because it makes our lives easier. Sure—It’s quick, it’s accessible, and we’re not going to deny it… it’s DELICIOUS! But a bad diet poses several health risks... That being said, eating healthy doesn’t have to feel like a chore!
Two best friends and nutritionists, Abbey and Lily, have taken to Instagram to share a healthier way of making pesto chicken pasta that’s perfect for any time of the day. Better known as The Clean Kweens, the two health gurus effortlessly show off their delicious pasta that serves up to six people. And you can do it too!
To recreate the dish, the girls started by preparing and chopping up the following ingredients: a bunch of asparagus, a head of broccoli, one diced brown onion, one tablespoon of minced garlic, one tablespoon of olive oil, six button mushrooms, 2 chicken breasts, half a cup of sundried tomatoes, 375 grams of ricotta, and a jar of pesto.
They set the ingredients aside and sautéed a tablespoon of freshly minced garlic into a hot pan that’s coated with olive oil. Then the pair of friends added the chopped up vegetables into the pan to cook until soft, stirring throughout.
After 5 minutes, they set the vegetables to the side of the pan in order to make way for the two diced up chicken breasts. While the health experts were waiting for the chicken to brown, they simultaneously cooked 250 grams of pasta, religiously following the packet instructions.
When the pasta was ready, they tossed in 375 grams of ricotta cheese, one jar of pesto, and half a cup of sundried tomatoes. They let the sauce cook for a few more minutes before draining the pasta and adding it to the pan.
The girls thoroughly mixed the ingredients in the pan together to make sure everything was perfectly coated and even. They served the dish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese to finish.
The recipe was well-received by Instagram users and many of them happily expressed their amazement in the comments section.
“YUM!!! I love pesto pasta! I love how you've added so many yummy ingredients to this one! Definitely need.” one user wrote.
“Could devour right now
” another added alongside a heart-eyes emoji.“My favourite pasta recipe
” a third commented. Watch the full video of the recipe below:
