Chicken pesto pasta made easy: A delightful twist for dinner
A delicious and easy recipe for chicken pesto pasta.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and cooked pasta.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Chicken pesto pasta