Description
A flavorful and satisfying dish combining vibrant pesto pasta with crispy Parmesan chicken, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once done, drain it and set it aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Combine the breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast with the breadcrumb mixture, covering both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and finish cooking in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.
- Mix the cooked pasta with pesto sauce in a large bowl.
- Serve the pasta on plates with crispy chicken on top, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcooking the chicken and use high-quality pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pasta, chicken, pesto, dinner, Italian, family recipe