Description
A delightful dish combining tender grilled chicken with flavorful pesto and fresh cherry tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta (penne, fusilli, or farfalle)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grilled chicken, sliced
- 1/2 cup pesto
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta, grilled chicken, pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drizzle with olive oil, toss gently, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle some extra pesto on top before serving. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, pesto pasta, quick meals, Italian recipes, weeknight dinner