Pesto Chicken Pasta
A comforting plate of pasta topped with succulent chicken and vibrant pesto, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- Pesto sauce
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season and Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Slice the Chicken: Remove chicken from skillet and slice it into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine Pasta and Pesto: In the same skillet, add the cooked pasta and pesto sauce, stirring to combine.
- Toss in the Chicken: Add the sliced chicken, and toss to mix well.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a kick, consider adding red pepper flakes. Customize with additional vegetables or swap chicken for shrimp or grilled tofu for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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