Chicken Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 200 g fettucine (or any pasta of choice)
• water (for boiling)
• 150 g chicken breast (diced)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• paprika (a dash)
• garlic powder (a dash)
• 3.5 tbsp olive oil (3-4 tbsp)
• 4 garlic (minced)
• 1 cup pesto
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
• Parmesan cheese (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 200 grams of fettucine and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   Season the 150 grams of diced chicken breast with salt, pepper, a dash of paprika, and a dash of garlic powder.

3. 3

   Heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sauté until cooked through and slightly browned.

5. 5

   Add the 4 cloves of minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

6. 6

   Stir in 1 cup of pesto and 1 cup of sliced cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.

7. 7

   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles in the pesto sauce.

8. 8

   Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

You can use any pasta shape you prefer. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the pasta cooking water to loosen it.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• chicken
• pesto
• dinner
• quick meal