Description
Chicken Pesto Pasta is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, fresh basil pesto, and perfectly cooked pasta for a meal that bursts with flavor. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, allowing you to whip up a restaurant-quality dinner in just under 30 minutes. The creamy pesto sauce envelops the juicy chicken and al dente pasta, creating a delightful harmony of textures and tastes. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or enjoy it as is; this Chicken Pesto Pasta will quickly become your go-to recipe for satisfying meals that impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz spaghetti (or pasta of choice)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ? cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Saut? seasoned chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- In the same skillet, mix cooked pasta with pesto sauce until evenly coated.
- Add sliced chicken back into the skillet; toss gently to combine.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg