Description
A simple and flavorful grilled chicken pesto pasta dish that combines tender grilled chicken with fresh pesto sauce and pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Slice grilled chicken into strips.
- Toss cooked pasta with pesto sauce.
- Top with grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for best flavor.
- You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
- Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken pesto pasta, easy pasta recipe, Italian dinner