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Chicken Pesto Pasta

Chicken Pesto Pasta

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large b. uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 large b. boneless chicken breasts
  • 1.5 cup basil pesto
  • 1.25 cup chopped sun dried tomato
  • 1.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Set aside

  2. Flatten the chicken breast by gently pounding using a meat tenderizer. Rub salt and pepper on the chicken breast. Let it stay for 10 minutes.

  3. Grill each side of the chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes. Let the meat rest for 5 to 8 minutes and then slice into thick strips.

  4. Combine the cooked pasta, sliced chicken breast, pesto, sun-dried tomato, and Parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Toss until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

  5. Transfer to individual plates.

  6. Serve with garlic bread. Share and enjoy!