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Pesto Chicken Pasta Skillet

25-Minute Pesto Chicken Pasta Skillet Your Family Will Devour


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, pasta, and homemade pesto sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden (5-6 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in cooked pasta, pesto, and reserved pasta water. Toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh pesto for best flavor
  • Add cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra veggies
  • Substitute chicken with shrimp for variation
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: pesto chicken pasta skillet, easy pasta recipe, one pan meal