Description
A warm bowl of creamy pesto pasta with grilled chicken that brings comfort and nostalgia, perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Pasta of choice (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- Pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Grilled chicken breast (sliced)
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the grilled chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Combine the cooked pasta and pesto sauce in a large bowl, mixing well to coat every strand.
- Add the grilled chicken on top of the pasta, allowing the flavors to mingle.
- Optional: Toss in cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and color.
- Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil garnish.
Notes
Make-ahead advice: Prepare chicken and pasta in advance, combine with pesto when ready to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg