Pesto Chicken Pasta
This delightful Pesto Chicken Pasta is a quick and easy meal perfect for any weeknight dinner. With a creamy pesto sauce and tender chicken, it's sure to be a family favorite!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz chicken breast cut into strips
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce store-bought or homemade
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken strips and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and cooked pasta, mixing well to combine and heat through. Remove from heat.
- Serve the pasta topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
This dish pairs perfectly with a simple side salad and garlic bread.