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Pesto Parmesan Chicken and Pasta
4.8 from 30 votes

Pesto Parmesan Chicken and Pasta

EASY, ready in 20 minutes, and every piece of tender chicken and pasta is coated in fresh pesto sauce and parmesan cheese!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 805 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces penne pasta cooked according to package directions and drained
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to 1.25 pounds chicken breast diced into bite-size pieces, boneless, skinless
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 to 3 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • ¾ to 1 cup pesto about 7 ounces, prepared (store bought or scratch recipe
  • 1 ½ to 2 cups tomatoes halved, cherry or grape
  • ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese or to taste, freshly grated
  • kosher salt as needed
  • black pepper as needed, freshly ground
  • basil optional for garnishing, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Cook pasta according to package directions in a large pot; drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, to a large skillet add the olive oil, chicken, evenly season with Italian seasoning, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until chicken is done and cooked through; stir and flip frequently for even cooking.
  3. Add the garlic, stir to combine, and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken and all cooking juices to the pot with the drained pasta.
  5. Add 3/4 cup pesto, tomatoes, and stir to combine. If desired, add additional pesto to taste.
  6. Add the parmesan, stir to combine, and taste. As needed, add salt and pepper. If you are using prepared pesto, you may likely not need any additional salt since most is pretty salty.
  7. Optionally garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 805kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 38g (224%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 762mg (32%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 805

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 805kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 54g 83%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 38g 224%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 762mg 32%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.