Chicken Pesto Pasta
A comforting bowl of chicken pesto pasta made with tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and fresh cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
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- 2 cups pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken and pesto sauce, mixing until the chicken is well coated.
- Add the cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes to the bowl and toss everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
For added depth, consider using roasted zucchini or steamed broccoli as a side. This dish can easily be adapted with additional veggies or a different type of protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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