Pesto Chicken Pasta
A quick and delicious Pesto Chicken Pasta that combines juicy chicken, al dente pasta, and vibrant basil pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken breast
- 8 oz Pasta
- 1 cup Pesto sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, seasoning the water with salt. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
- Sauté the chicken in a large pan with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Combine the drained pasta with the cooked chicken in the pan.
- Stir in the pesto, ensuring every piece of pasta and chicken is coated.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
Notes
This dish stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For meal prep, cook a double batch of chicken and pasta and mix with pesto for easy lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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