20-Minute Chicken Pesto Pasta
Chicken pesto pasta is a fast weeknight dinner with tender chicken, basil pesto, pasta and cherry tomatoes in a simple glossy sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta 225 g
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast 450 g, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup basil pesto 120 g
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes 150 g, halved
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan 30 g
- 1/3 cup reserved pasta water as needed
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook chicken until browned and at least 165°F / 74°C.
- Reduce heat to low and add drained pasta and pesto.
- Add a splash of pasta water and toss until glossy and evenly coated.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes and Parmesan.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.