Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken: Easy Weeknight Delight
A delicious and easy recipe for pesto pasta topped with crispy parmesan chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until browned and crispy, then remove from heat.
- Toss the cooked pasta with pesto sauce until well coated.
- Serve the pesto pasta topped with crispy parmesan chicken and a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or roasted vegetables to the pasta.
- Feel free to substitute any protein you like for the chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Crispy Chicken, Easy Weeknight Dinner