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Pesto Pasta with Chicken

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A delicious and easy-to-make pesto pasta dish with chicken.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  3. Add the pesto sauce and mix well.
  4. Stir in the shredded chicken and cherry tomatoes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • You can use any type of pasta.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
  • This dish can be served warm or cold.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Boiling and mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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