Chicken Pesto Pasta
A delightful combination of warm pasta with vibrant green pesto, shredded chicken, and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or indulgent comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Mix chicken and pesto in a large bowl, stirring until the chicken is fully coated.
- Add the cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes to the chicken mixture and mix until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as necessary.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a vegetarian twist, swap the chicken for grilled vegetables or chickpeas. You can also make your own pesto for a personal touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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