Amazing 30-Minute Pesto Chicken Pasta That Always Wins
A flavorful and easy-to-make pesto chicken pasta dish that combines tender chicken with rich pesto sauce and pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook in the pan for 6-7 minutes per side until fully done.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips.
- Combine pasta, chicken, and pesto in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil pesto for best flavor.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra freshness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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