Creamy Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta

Name: Creamy Basil Pesto Chicken Pasta
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Meal Prep
Ingredients: 1 lb Chicken breast, sliced into thin strips; 8 oz Whole wheat penne or fusilli; 1/2 cup Basil pesto (store-bought or homemade); 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

A vibrant, herbaceous pasta dish made with lean chicken breast and whole grain pasta.

25 minutes

Serves 3

Lunch/Dinner

Contains common allergens

Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook until al dente (about 9-11 minutes).

2
Before draining the pasta, reserve 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
3
Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
4
Sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until thoroughly cooked (internal temp 165°F) and lightly golden brown on the edges.
5
Reduce the heat to low. Add the cooked pasta and the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the chicken.
6
Stir in the pesto and a splash of the reserved pasta water. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated in a creamy pesto sauce. Divide into 4 containers and top with Parmesan.

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