Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken: The Easy Dinner Delight
A delightful and easy-to-make pesto pasta dish topped with crispy parmesan chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Add pesto to the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Serve pasta topped with crispy parmesan chicken.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in pesto for an hour before cooking.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Parmesan Chicken, Easy Dinner