This delicious Pesto Chicken Pasta dish is perfect for busy weeknights. It is ready in just 20 minutes and nicely balanced with carbs, protein and greens (from the pesto).
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add dry pasta and cook until al dente.
Cut chicken breast into small strips. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken strips and sear until fully cooked.
Add ¼ cup of the pasta water to the skillet with the chicken. Drain pasta, then add to chicken together with pesto and stir everything until fully combined.
Serve hot and garnish with chopped almonds and feta crumbles.
Notes
*use gluten-free, whole wheat or low-glycemic pasta according to needs and preferences
Keyword Pesto Chicken Pasta
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