Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken: Easy and Delicious Dinner
Enjoy a quick and delicious Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Once cooked, remove chicken and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, then return to skillet for a minute to melt.
- Combine pasta and pesto in a large bowl.
- Slice chicken and serve on top of pesto pasta.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding cherry tomatoes and spinach to the pasta.
- Leftovers can be reheated; add a splash of water to keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg