Pesto Pasta Crispy Parmesan Chicken: Easy and Delicious Dinner Idea
A delightful combination of pesto pasta and crispy parmesan chicken for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and add pesto to the pasta, stirring to combine.
- Slice the chicken and serve over the pesto pasta. Top with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in pesto for an hour before cooking.
- Leftover pesto pasta can be stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 700 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 60 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 45 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Chicken, Dinner, Easy Recipe