Pesto Pasta with Crispy Parmesan Chicken: A Quick and Indulgent Dinner
A delightful combination of pesto pasta and crispy parmesan chicken for a quick weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and allow to cool; then coat with grated parmesan cheese.
- Return to skillet and cook until cheese is crispy.
- Toss cooked pasta with pesto sauce and serve with sliced crispy chicken on top.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or spinach to the pasta.
- Leftover chicken can be used in salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Quick Dinner