Description
Enjoy a delicious and easy family dinner with this Pesto Pasta paired with Crispy Parmesan Chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
- Stir in the pesto until the chicken is well-coated.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix until combined.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider toasting the Parmesan cheese before serving.
- This dish can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Family Dinner