Chicken Pesto Pasta
A quick and delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights, combining vibrant flavors with fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cooked pasta
- 1 cup of cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup of pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, letting the steam escape to keep the pasta from getting mushy.
- Combine the cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl. The warmth of the pasta will gently warm the chicken.
- Pour in the pesto sauce and mix until everything is well coated.
- Fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
For a more robust flavor, consider making your own pesto using fresh basil. Store-bought versions work wonders too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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