Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Pasta with chicken, basil pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes. This easy pasta recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a festive holiday dish!

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
  • salt for seasoning chicken
  • black pepper for seasoning chicken
  • 1 whole wheat pasta 1-pound package, DeLallo brand
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides and place in the pan. Cover with the lid and sear for 5 minutes on one side. Flip and sear 5 to 6 more minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from let cool. After a few minutes, chop the chicken into bite-sized chunks.
  2. In the meantime, boil the pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta water and return the pasta to the pot.
  3. Stir in the pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped chicken. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Serve.
  4. Note-we think this pasta is good served warm or cold.
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