Absolutely do not have time for anything but this Pesto Chicken Pasta tonight. Sometimes you just need a 15 minute meal that tastes like a gourmet restaurant you know?? Quick & easy to make, DELICIOUS, and meal prep friendly.
15 Minute Chicken Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 8 oz uncooked pasta I used @eatbanza penne
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/3 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes + more to serve
- Kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Avocado oil
- Grated Parmesan to serve
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package. While that cooks, heat a large pot or deep pan over medium heat.
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Season your chicken generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano and red chili flakes (only if you like a little spice!). Add a drizzle of avocado oil once the pan is hot then add your chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side- this will depend on the thickness of your chicken! Once it’s cooked through, remove from the pan and dice it into bite size pieces.
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Add spinach and sun dried tomatoes into the same pan and stir to wilt. Season with salt & pepper. Add in your cooked & drained pasta, chopped chicken, and pesto and toss to combine. Season to taste.
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Serve with freshly grated parm and red chili flakes if you like some spice!
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