Description
A delicious pasta dish featuring chicken and homemade pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Stir in basil pesto and cherry tomatoes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken and pesto mixture.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pesto chicken pasta, chicken pasta, pesto pasta