Chicken Pesto Pasta
A quick and easy Chicken Pesto Pasta that combines tender chicken with vibrant pesto and pasta for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once it’s al dente, drain it and set aside.
- Combine in a large bowl the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and pesto sauce.
- Mix gently until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated with the pesto.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Serve warm, garnishing with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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