Pesto Chicken Pasta
A comforting and flavorful Pesto Chicken Pasta that’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner yet impressive enough for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in your pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Once done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, bring together the cooked pasta, diced chicken, and the vibrant green pesto sauce.
- Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes into your pasta mixture.
- Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste, and mix to ensure everything is evenly seasoned.
- Serve your pasta in bowls, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. This dish also freezes well for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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