Pesto chicken pasta is quick, flavorful, and packed with basil pesto and tender chicken.
Prep 10 min • Cook 20 min • Serves 4
Estimated cost per serving: $2.05
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Ingredients
- 12 oz penne
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup pasta water
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente and reserve a little pasta water.
- Season and cook chicken in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- Toss cooked pasta with pesto, Parmesan, and a splash of pasta water.
- Add chicken back to the pan and toss to combine.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Tips for the best results
Cook the pasta just to al dente, salt the pasta water well, and save a little pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed. Fresh herbs and Parmesan can add even more flavor at the end.
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