Pesto Chicken Pasta

A delightful and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, fresh basil pesto, and al dente pasta. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying meal packed with vibrant flavors.

Easy 25 min 550 cal
Steps

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Add sliced chicken breast to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. 4. Reduce heat to low, add the cooked pasta and basil pesto to the pan, stirring to coat everything evenly. 5. If using, add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly softened. 6. Remove from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top. 7. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Ingredients

100g boneless chicken breast, sliced 75g pasta (penne or fusilli) 2 tbsp basil pesto 1 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste 10g grated Parmesan cheese A handful of cherry tomatoes (optional) Fresh basil leaves for garnish

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