This chicken pesto pasta is easy and delicious. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 , 16 ounce
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 skinless , boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes , or to taste
- 0.5 cups pesto sauce
- 0.33 cups oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , drained and cut into strips
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
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3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until tender.
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4
Stir in chicken and season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden and cooked through.
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5
Combine pasta, chicken, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly.
Nutrition Facts
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