Chicken Pesto Pasta Bowl
10min
15min
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Chef's Note
For a time-saving tip, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken breast. Just shred about 6 oz and add it to the pasta with the pesto. This cuts down cooking time by about 8 minutes!
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Ingredients
6 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
1.5 cups whole wheat penne pasta
2 tbsp prepared basil pesto
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup baby spinach
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp olive oil
0.25 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.5 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- 2
While waiting for water to boil, cut 6 oz of chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and season with 0.25 tsp salt, 0.25 tsp black pepper, and 0.5 tsp garlic powder.
- 3
Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink inside and lightly browned on the outside.
- 4
While chicken is cooking, add 1.5 cups whole wheat penne to the boiling water and cook according to package directions (usually 8-10 minutes).
- 5
Slice 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
- 6
When pasta is done, reserve 2 tbsp of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 7
Return the pasta to the pot and add 2 tbsp pesto, the cooked chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 cup baby spinach. Stir gently until spinach wilts slightly.
- 8
If the pasta seems dry, add 1-2 tbsp of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- 9
Transfer to a bowl and top with 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
712
57g
66g
25g
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