Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta
This chicken basil pesto pasta is such a simple yet delicious meal to put together and is perfect when you're a bit time-poor.
Ingredients
- 400 g chicken breast or thigh fillets, diced or sliced
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 460 g spaghetti, dried
- 250 g punnet baby tomatoes, chopped in half
- salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, add cold water and bring to boil. Add a couple tablespoons of salt into the pot, then add the dried spaghetti. Cook as per instructions on packet for approximately 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- In a large frying pan, add a couple tablespoons of oil and lightly brown the chicken pieces.
- Add the onion, squash and baby tomatoes. Sauté until lightly cooked.
- Add the basil pesto to the chicken and vegetables, stir through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Drain pasta and add to the chicken mixture. Mix together and serve.
Notes
- Turn this into a vegetarian dish by omitting the chicken. If you do this, be mindful that it might not serve 4 people.
- Best served with garlic bread and a glass of your favourite chilled white wine!