Pesto Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, all melded together with aromatic basil pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the chicken and pesto mixture until well coated.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a twist, try using shrimp or sautéed mushrooms instead of chicken for a vegetarian option. Consider making your own pesto for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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