Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight
Discover the deliciousness of Pesto Pasta paired with crispy Parmesan chicken, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup pesto
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and season with salt and pepper, cooking until heated through.
- Mix pesto with cooked pasta and top with chicken and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or spinach.
- Adjust the amount of pesto to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 70 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Recipe