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Grilled Chicken Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

A fresh and flavorful pasta dish with grilled chicken, basil pesto, and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 300 g pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Grill pan
  • Pan
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season and grill chicken until cooked through, then slice.
  3. Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add cherry tomatoes and cook briefly.
  4. Add pasta and pesto, mixing well.
  5. Add grilled chicken and combine.
  6. Stir in parmesan, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Avoid overheating pesto to keep its fresh flavor and vibrant color.