Pesto Chicken Pasta
A quick and comforting meal featuring vibrant pesto, tender chicken, and hearty pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cooked pasta and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
- Add the pesto sauce and mix well to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, add cherry tomatoes for freshness.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a creamier texture, mix in a splash of cream or Greek yogurt into the pesto. Spinach or arugula can add freshness and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://eliaanafitz.com/pesto-chicken-pasta-recipe/