Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta
Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that perfectly combines juicy grilled chicken with al dente pasta and fresh basil pesto. This recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, delivering a taste of Italian cuisine right at your table. With its colorful ingredients and simple preparation, this dish will impress family and friends alike while keeping dinner stress-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh basil pesto
- 12 oz penne or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest before slicing.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sliced grilled chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, and basil pesto. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or zucchini noodles as a substitute for some of the pasta. You can use walnuts instead of pine nuts for a different flavor in your pesto.