Description
A quick and easy chicken pesto pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the cooked chicken and pesto sauce over medium heat.
- Add the cooked pasta and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Pesto Pasta, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner