Description
A simple and flavorful pesto chicken pasta dish that combines tender chicken, al dente pasta, and fresh basil pesto for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 chicken fillets, cubed
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 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. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in cooked pasta and pesto. Mix well.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh basil pesto for the best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pesto chicken pasta, easy dinner, Italian pasta recipe