Name: Pesto Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked pasta; 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 leaves for garnish

Pesto Chicken Pasta

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A delightful dish of pasta dressed in vibrant pesto and tender chicken, perfect for any occasion.

Author: ameliasweet7643
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Mixing/Serving
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: None

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked pasta
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 leaves for garnish

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Instructions

Combine the Pasta and Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and shredded chicken.
Add the Pesto: Add the pesto sauce and mix until well combined.
Introduce the Cherry Tomatoes: Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Serve and Garnish: Serve in bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for garnish.

Notes

Use fresh pesto for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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