Name: Healthy Chicken Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat pasta; 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded; 1 cup basil pesto; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup spinach; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste

Healthy Chicken Pesto Pasta

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A quick and satisfying Healthy Chicken Pesto Pasta with vibrant flavors, made with whole wheat pasta, chicken, and fresh basil pesto.

Author: info-thestationrecipezgmail-com
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Healthy

Ingredients

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8 ounces whole wheat pasta
1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 cup basil pesto
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once al dente, drain and set aside.
Combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, basil pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a large mixing bowl.
Toss everything together gently until all components are coated in pesto.
Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Perfectly pairs with a light garden salad and can be made ahead without cheese.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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