Chicken Pesto Pasta – Easy Chicken Recipes

One pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is simple enough for busy weeknights and elegant enough for date night! With bright, fresh, and flavorful ingredients, this is a chicken dinner recipe to hold onto.

One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Is there anything better than a one pot chicken dinner on a busy weeknight? I don’t think so! When life gets crazy, I often turn to recipes like this chicken pesto pasta made all in one pot with real, fresh, and flavorful ingredients.

Pesto, cherry tomatoes, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese come together to create a magical sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta noodles and quick-cooking chicken. Ready in just 40 minutes, this is a chicken dinner winner!

How to Make Chicken Pesto Pasta

1. Cook the pasta.
2. Cook the chicken.
3. Simmer the tomatoes.
4. Add the garlic, broth, and pesto.
5. Let the sauce simmer. Add the Parmesan.
6. Add the chicken and pasta.
7. Toss to combine and serve.

Make this quick yet impressive pasta recipe for a family dinner, date night, or dinner party!

Can I use homemade pesto?

You sure can! This delicious chicken pesto pasta is even better with homemade pesto. I love this basil walnut pesto recipe!

What kind of pasta works best for this recipe?

Use your favourite! I had penne on hand, but any kind works great. Use gluten free pasta if needed.

This chicken pesto pasta is bursting with flavor from simple and fresh ingredients!

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Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

One pot Chicken Pesto Pasta is simple enough for busy weeknights and elegant enough for date night! With bright, fresh, and flavorful ingredients, this is a chicken dinner recipe to hold onto.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

• In a deep skillet or shallow soup pot, cook the pasta until al dente according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set it aside.

  8 ounces penne pasta

• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and turn the heat to medium. Add the chicken breast pieces, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.

  2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

• Cook until the chicken is golden an no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside.

• Add the remaining olive oil and the tomatoes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the tomatoes pop and turn a darker color. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.

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  1 cup cherry tomatoes, 3 cloves garlic

• For in the broth and pesto. Stir and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken broth has reduced by half.

  ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth, ½ cup basil pesto

• Stir in the Parmesan cheese and let it melt.

  ½ cup Parmesan cheese

• Return the chicken to the pan and stir to combine. Add the pasta and stir to combine. Serve with fresh basil and toasted baguette.

  Fresh basil and toasted baguette

Ratings

Storage: Store pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe

Amount Per Serving

calories 392
Calories from Fat 153

%Daily Value*

fat 17g26%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans-Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 56mg19%

Sodium 813mg35%

Potassium 457mg13%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 633IU13%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 157mg16%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values ​​are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Race:Hand Race

Kitchen:American, Italian

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