Name: Pesto Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz pasta; 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded; 1/2 cup pesto sauce; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional); Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Pesto Chicken Pasta

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A quick and flavorful Italian dish combining pasta, chicken, and vibrant basil pesto, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Author: contai-editor
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 specified

Ingredients

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8 oz pasta
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1/2 cup pesto sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Boil the pasta until al dente 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 with the pesto.
Add grated Parmesan cheese, along with salt and pepper to taste.
If desired, stir in halved cherry tomatoes for an extra pop of color and sweetness.
Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use rotisserie chicken for flavor and salty pasta water for boiling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 60mg

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