Chicken Pesto Penne
This easy Italian pasta dish is ready in about 30 minutes and makes 4 servings. The main ingredients are penne, chicken breast and basil pesto. With 36 g of protein per serving (about 540 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 540 kcal
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 400 gpenne
- 500 gchicken breast
- 150 gbasil pesto
- 200 gcherry tomatoes
- 40 gpine nuts
- 50 gParmesan
- 2 tbspolive oil
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
Instructions
- Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Cook the penne in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
- Toss the drained penne with the basil pesto and a splash of reserved pasta water until evenly coated. Add the sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, and pine nuts.
- Serve topped with shaved Parmesan.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 540 kcal
- Protein
- 36 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: Italian
- Dish type: Pasta
- In cookbook: Pasta Night
