CHICKEN PESTO PASTA
This chicken pesto pasta is spaghetti tossed in pesto sauce with seasoned chicken, tomatoes and basil. An easy dinner option for a busy night!
Pasta is easy, inexpensive and kid friendly which means we eat it all the time at my house! This pesto chicken pasta is a family favorite that’s ready in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or you can use pre-cooked chicken like rotisserie chicken simply skip the chicken cooking steps below
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 10 ounces spaghetti or any other pasta shape you like!
- 3/4 cup basil pesto look for it in the refrigerated section
- 3/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil can also use parsley
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt to taste. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- While the pasta is boiling, cook the chicken. Season the chicken on both sides with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat and add the chicken to the pan.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Add the pesto and toss to coat evenly.
- Cut the chicken into slices and arrange it on top of the pasta.
- In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, basil and salt to taste.
- Sprinkle the tomato mixture and parmesan cheese over the top of the chicken and pasta, then serve immediately.
Notes
NUTRITION
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2.4mg
Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 5.5mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 2.4mg