Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe that combines tender chicken breast with flavorful basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (About 1 pound or 450g)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup basil pesto (Store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (Halved)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- for garnish fresh basil leaves (Optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Cook Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Rest and slice.
- Sauté Tomatoes: In the same skillet, sauté cherry tomatoes until slightly softened.
- Combine: In the skillet, add cooked pasta, basil pesto, and reserved water. Toss to coat.
- Assemble: Place sliced chicken on pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan, and garnish with basil leaves.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken Pesto Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Italian Pasta, Chicken Recipe
