Chicken Pesto Pasta
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, vibrant basil pesto, and al dente pasta, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
- 200 g rotini pasta
- 200 g cooked chicken breast sliced
- 100 g basil pesto
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta until al dente.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced cooked chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add it to the pan with the chicken.
- Stir in the basil pesto, ensuring the pasta is well coated.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately, garnished with cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 3g