Description
A delicious and easy-to-make pesto chicken pasta dish that combines tender chicken with flavorful pesto sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of pasta
- 1 cup of cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup of pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in pesto sauce and mix well.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Italian Pasta Dish