Chicken Pesto Pasta
A comforting and vibrant dish featuring pasta tossed with pesto, shredded chicken, and cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm pasta, shredded chicken, and pesto sauce.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cheese: Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season to perfection: Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and garnish: Plate the pasta, topping each serving with the remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread. Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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