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Chicken Pesto Pasta

This Chicken Pesto Pasta is simple and delicious. It's the perfect recipe for those nights where you can't seem to figure out what to whip together. It's sure to keep the whole family full and happy.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 550kcal
Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

  • 1 pound rotini pasta (you can also use shells, campanelle or elbow macaroni)
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta and add back to the pot.
  • Mix in the pesto, chicken, parmesan, mozzarella cheese, and salt, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 870mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g