Description
A quick and flavorful dish combining tender chicken with pesto-coated pasta for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 2 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 minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add chicken breasts to the pan. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, let rest for 2 minutes, then slice into strips.
- Toss cooked pasta with pesto until evenly coated.
- Top pasta with sliced chicken and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg