Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta

• Dinner
• ⏱ 25 min
• Easy
• Serves 2
• 760 kcal / serving
• 52 g protein
• 65 g carbs
• 30 g fat

Ingredients (7)

• 12 oz (340 g) chicken breast
• 8 oz (225 g) penne or rigatoni
• 1/2 cup (120 g) basil pesto
• 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup (25 g) parmesan, grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper

Steps (4)

1. Pasta. Boil in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, drain.
2. Chicken. Season. Grill or sear 6–7 min per side to 165°F (74°C). Rest 3 min, slice into strips.
3. Toss. Mix pasta with pesto, loosening with pasta water, fold in tomatoes and half the parmesan.
4. Serve. 2 bowls of pesto pasta topped with sliced chicken and remaining parmesan.

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