Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken: A Delicious Twist
A delightful recipe that combines the freshness of pesto with crispy Parmesan chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken breasts.
- Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, then remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add cooked pasta and pesto, stirring to combine.
- Slice the chicken and place on top of the pasta before serving.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cherry tomatoes or spinach to the pasta.
- Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Pasta Recipes, Chicken Recipes