Description
A comforting and creamy pesto pasta dish combined with grilled chicken, bursting with fresh flavors and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 chicken breasts (grilled and sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth to make the pesto.
- Mix the cooked pasta and pesto in a large bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
- Top with sliced grilled chicken and serve.
Notes
Serves as a great meal prep option; can be customized with vegetables or different proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg