Description
A flavorful chicken pesto pasta dish that’s quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Add cooked chicken and pesto to pasta.
- Mix in cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Customize with vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken pesto pasta, quick pasta recipe, Italian chicken dish