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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)
Basil Leaves
1/4
cup
fresh basil leaves (optional)
Parmesan Cheese
1/2
cup
parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a vegan alternative)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill until cooked through. Slice into strips.
In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and grilled chicken.
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast and use plant-based chicken alternatives.
Calories:
650
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
chicken, Pasta, Pesto