Pesto Chicken Pasta
A quick and flavorful pasta dish tossed with vibrant pesto, tender chicken, and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free, Dairy optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (any type)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, and pesto sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the mixture gently until the pasta and chicken are evenly coated with the pesto.
- Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese, add salt and pepper to taste, and mix well to combine.
- Serve the pasta in bowls and garnish with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add vegetables or switch to shrimp for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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