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Chicken Pesto Penne
Easy chicken pasta dinner with basil pesto and juicy chicken — ready in 25 minutes.
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Dinner·Italian·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Cook pasta and chicken
- 12 oz penne
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Step 2 — Toss with pesto
- ¾ cup basil pesto
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup Parmesan
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta and chicken
Boil penne until al dente; drain. Sauté chicken in olive oil with salt and pepper until cooked through, 6–8 minutes.
- 2
Combine
Toss pasta with pesto, chicken, tomatoes, and Parmesan. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition per serving: 520 cal · 42g protein · 48g carbs · 20g fat · 3g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
