Description
A comforting and quick dish combining tender pasta, rich basil pesto, and juicy chicken, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice, e.g., spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- Basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
- Salt (for seasoning)
- Pepper (for seasoning)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve a cup of pasta water.
- Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and let it rest before slicing.
- Mix it up: In the same skillet, toss in the cooked pasta, pesto, and a splash of pasta water to create a silky sauce.
- Add freshness: Stir in halved cherry tomatoes for a pop of color and tang.
- Serve with style: Plate up your delightful pesto pasta with chicken, and sprinkle with fresh grated Parmesan.
Notes
Feel free to swap chicken for grilled shrimp or roasted vegetables. For a vegetarian option, use sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, pesto, chicken, quick dinner, family meal