Greek Yogurt Pesto Chicken Pasta

Greek Yogurt Pesto Pasta

This light yet filling dish is yummy whether served warm or chilled. Combine penne pasta with Odyssey Greek yogurt, Odyssey Greek sour cream, chicken, cheese, peppers, onions, and pine nuts to get this mouthwatering creation.

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
¾ cup fresh basil leaves
4 tbsp pine nuts
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
4 cloves garlic, peeled
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Odyssey 2% Greek Yogurt
¼ cup Odyssey Greek Sour Cream
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
3 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp lemon zest
salt & pepper to taste

Note: 3/4 cup of store bought basil pesto can be substituted for homemade pesto.

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions in a lightly salted water; drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, in a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Process until smooth.
In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with pesto, Greek yogurt, and Greek sour cream. To the pasta, add red bell pepper, red onion, chicken, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Season with salt & pepper as needed.

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Sour Cream creatively crafted by Odyssey Brands

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Greek Yogurt creatively crafted by Odyssey Brands

Odyssey Plain Greek Yogurt is masterfully crafted using an authentically Greek recipe. Rich and creamy in flavor makes Odyssey’s award-winning Greek yogurt a healthy snack to enjoy anytime – morning and night.