Description
Quick and flavorful Chicken Pesto Pasta Toss made with tender chicken breast, pasta, and vibrant pesto, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast
- Pasta (Penne or Fusilli)
- Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Garlic (freshly minced)
- Olive Oil
- Parmesan (freshly grated)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet and cook the chicken breast thoroughly. Once cooked, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, pesto, minced garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Mix everything well to ensure all ingredients are nicely coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or use gluten-free pasta. Add veggies like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, pasta, pesto, quick meal, easy recipe