Pesto Pasta with Chicken
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish featuring vibrant basil pesto, tender chicken, and sweet cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and cherry tomatoes, and sauté for 3-5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and pesto, mixing well to coat every strand.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for sautéed tofu or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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