Chicken Pesto Pasta
Not only is my Chicken Pesto Pasta delicious and satisfying, but it's also incredibly easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights when you want a comforting meal without the fuss.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- 1 jar pesto about 6oz
- 8 oz package of fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 box of pasta I like protein bowtie pasta
Instructions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions, reserve ½ cup of pasta water
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat
- Pat chicken dry and season on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- Add oil to skillet and cook the chicken until no longer pink, 2-3 minutes per side
- Wash and dry tomatoes, then slice in half
- Once the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat but leave the pan on the stove
- Add the pasta, pesto, and tomatoes
- Stir, add some pasta water if needed to thin the pesto
- Finally, add the mozzarella pearls and serve
Video
@injamieskitchen Kitchen Gadgets can be found on the SHOP page of my website www.injamieskitchen.com Easy chicken dinner perfect for weeknights. Chicken pesto pasta with tomatoes and mozzarella. It’s sort of like a chicken caprese pasta. Call it what you will, its a delicious dinner that you can whip up in no time! #easychickendinner #chickenrecipesfordinner #quickandeasydinners #quickdinnerideas #chickendinnerideas
♬ original sound - In Jamie’s Kitchen