Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- Drain the pasta and mix it with pesto and parmesan cheese.
- Serve the pasta topped with sliced chicken.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the pesto for an hour before cooking.
- Use store-bought or homemade pesto based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Comfort Dish