Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Name: Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta; 1 teaspoon olive oil; ½ cup pesto sauce; ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
8 Servings
$15

Pesto Pasta with Chicken

Cost $15, save $20

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
8 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Pasta
- 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
Oils & Sauces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup pesto sauce
- ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
Proteins
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Spices & Flavorings
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste

STEPS

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until tender.

Stir in chicken and season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through.

Combine pasta, chicken, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

328

Calories

17
Protein
43
Carbs
10
Fats

💡 Use fresh, homemade pesto for a richer flavor.Serve the dish with crusty bread and a green salad to complete the meal.You can substitute bow tie pasta with any short pasta shape like penne or fusilli.Sun-dried tomatoes add a touch of sweetness; adjust the amount to taste.