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Pesto pasta with chicken

From the video “Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta ready in 15 minutes! (Pesto Pasta Recipe)” by The Mediterranean Dish. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Mediterranean Dish. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
~40 min
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Serves
~3
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Cost
~$3.89*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.11* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$11.68*for the batch in the video
~$3.89*per serving

You save about ~$17.11* per serving (81% less*) than ordering it out — ~$51.32* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario pasta entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 1 predicted from typical costs · not priced: pesto

* Estimate, not a quote: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pasta entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 55% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving900 kcal · 45% of 2,000
Fat34 g43%
Saturated fat14 g71%
Sodium388 mg17%
Carbohydrate91 g33%
Fiber4.1 g15%
Total sugars4.9 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein55 g110%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+7 of 20
  • Saturated fat−16 of 20
  • Sodium−4 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 10 ingredient lines (90% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 454 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 4 agrees). Typical amounts assumed for penne pasta, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato, heavy cream, pasta cooking water, red pepper flakes and 1 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning. Not matched to nutrient data: pesto. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • knife
  • tongs
  • pot
  • non-stick pan
  • colander
  • wooden spoon

What the video didn’t say

  • exact cooking times for pasta and chicken
  • exact quantities for parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Pesto pasta with chicken

What makes The Mediterranean Dish's Pesto pasta with chicken recipe and technique special?

The Mediterranean Dish's take on Pesto pasta with chicken focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Italian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Pesto pasta with chicken at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Pesto pasta with chicken recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Pesto pasta with chicken ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Pesto pasta with chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Mediterranean Dish's Pesto pasta with chicken?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 14 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Pesto pasta with chicken?

The official cooking video by The Mediterranean Dish is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.