Chicken Pesto Pasta
Chicken Pesto Pasta is a quick and easy meal made with tender chicken, basil pesto, and pasta.Ready in just 30 minutes.Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 ounces short pasta such as farfalle
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Drain the pasta and add it directly to the pan with the chicken.
- Add the pesto and toss everything together until evenly coated—this is where your Chicken Pesto Pasta comes together beautifully.
- Gently fold in the cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, then serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought pesto.
- Serve with garlic bread or a light green salad.
- For a creamier version, stir in a splash of cooking cream.