Description
A flavorful pasta dish with pesto and chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in pesto sauce and cook for another minute.
- Drain pasta and add it to the pan.
- Toss everything together.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pesto Chicken Pasta