Pesto Chicken Pasta
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring pasta, shredded chicken, and vibrant pesto sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (e.g., penne or spaghetti)
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and pesto sauce in a large bowl. Mix well until the pasta is evenly coated.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Enhance with olive oil if desired for extra flavor.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Pair with a light salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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