Chicken Pesto Pasta: A Quick and Easy Flavorful Dinner Delight
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious Chicken Pesto Pasta that is perfect for dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken and cherry tomatoes, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and cooked pasta, mixing well until heated through.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For added flavor, use homemade pesto if possible.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Pesto Pasta, easy dinner, quick recipe, flavorful pasta