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Chicken Pesto Pasta
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
25
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
650
A quick and flavorful pasta dish combining tender chicken, vibrant pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
16
oz
bow tie pasta
1
teaspoon
olive oil
2
cloves
garlic, minced
2
pieces
skinless, boneless chicken breasts
(cut into bite-sized pieces)
1
pinch
crushed red pepper flakes
(or to taste)
0.5
cup
pesto sauce
0.33
cup
oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
(drained and sliced)
Instructions
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender, then drain.
Heat olive oil and cook garlic for 30 seconds.
Add chicken and red pepper flakes; cook 6-8 minutes until cooked through.
Stir in pesto and sun-dried tomatoes, coating chicken well.
Add pasta and toss to combine. Serve warm.
Notes
You can garnish with fresh basil or Parmesan for extra flavor.
Calories:
650
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Pasta