This delicious chicken pesto pasta is great for nights when you need a quick meal as well as those nights when you a craving Italian food. The flavors in this recipe are great and the tomato adds a layer of freshness that is so tasty.
- Reheats well- This is great for lunch the next day because it reheats so nicely. It could also be made ahead of time and quickly reheated when you want to serve it. If you plan to make it ahead of time I recommend adding the tomatoes just before serving.
- Easy to make- This recipe is very easy to make and only takes about 20 minutes to make the whole dish. Even though it is quick and easy, it is still a crowd pleaser.
Chicken Pesto Pasta
This chicken pesto pasta is a fast and easy recipe for those nights when you are craving a delicious Italian dinner.
Servings: 2
Calories: 465kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large Chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
- 1/2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp your favorite Italian seasoning blend
- 2 oz Dry spaghetti noodles
- 1 medium tomato
- 1/4 cup pesto
- Parmesan cheese (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Heat large sauté pan with olive oil to medium high heat. When pan is hot, add chicken and Italian seasoning blend
- While chicken cooks, boil spaghetti noodles until al dente. Drain noodles and set aside.
- Once chicken is fully cooked and has reached an internal temperature of 165℉ add drained noodles to the sauté pan.
- Add pesto and diced tomatoes to the chicken and noodles and stir to combine.
- Top with parmesan cheese if desired and serve warm
Notes
- This recipe reheats well and can be made the night before if needed, but I would recommend adding the tomatoes just before serving so they don't get mushy.
- Additional nutrition information per serving: Sodium: 559mg, Carbohydrates: 27g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 33g