Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make pesto pasta dish topped with crispy parmesan chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper, cooking until heated through.
- Mix in the pesto sauce and cooked pasta until well combined.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle more parmesan on top before serving.
- You can also add vegetables such as cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Weeknight Dinner, Easy Recipes