Description
A delicious and easy-to-make basil pesto chicken pasta recipe that combines tender chicken, fresh basil pesto, and pasta for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, let rest for 2 minutes, then slice.
- Toss cooked pasta with basil pesto, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese.
- Top with sliced chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use homemade pesto for better flavor.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: basil pesto chicken pasta, easy pasta recipe, Italian dinner