Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz farfalle pasta (or penne)
- 1 cup basil pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chiffonade)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pesto sauce, and grilled chicken.
- Chill in the refrigerator if serving cold.
- Just before serving, stir in cherry tomatoes and fresh basil strips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg