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Pesto Pasta with Parmesan Chicken

Delicious Pesto Pasta with Parmesan Chicken Ready in 14 Minutes

Pesto Pasta with Parmesan Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy nights, combining juicy chicken, vibrant pesto, and tender pasta.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 414
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box no-cook no-boiling oven-ready spaghetti, linguine, or angel hair pasta
  • 1 cup pesto or to taste
  • 12 ounces cooked chicken cut into strips
  • Parmesan cheese to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Pour pasta into a large skillet (approximately 12 inches in diameter). Pour 3 cups of cold water into the pan, ensuring that the water covers the pasta. Turn the burner to high, then set your timer for 7 minutes (optional: add a bit of salt to taste). Cook on high, stirring occasionally, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.
  2. Stir in the chicken and pesto. Add parmesan cheese to taste, plus more for the table.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSodium: 267mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Feel free to customize by swapping chicken for shrimp or vegetables. Experiment with different pesto flavors for unique twists.

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