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Delicious Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta Ready in 30 Minutes
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
650
This flavorful pasta dish combines tender grilled chicken with fresh basil pesto and cherry tomatoes for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
12
ounces
whole wheat or gluten-free pasta
Chicken
2
pieces
chicken breasts or thighs
(for added tenderness)
Olive Oil
2
tablespoons
olive oil extra virgin
(for bolder taste)
Salt
to taste
salt
Pepper
to taste
pepper
Basil Pesto
1
cup
basil pesto
(homemade or store-bought)
Cherry Tomatoes
1
cup
cherry tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes
Fresh Basil Leaves
1/4
cup
fresh basil leaves
(optional)
Parmesan Cheese
1/2
cup
parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
(for vegan alternative)
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
Grill or pan-fry chicken until cooked through, then slice.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sliced chicken, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and basil leaves.
Toss everything together and sprinkle with parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
Calories:
650
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
chicken, Pasta, Pesto