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Pesto Rotisserie Chicken Pasta Recipe

A quick pasta dish with pesto and rotisserie chicken, offering rich flavor and an easy, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta – 8 oz
  • Rotisserie chicken – 2 cups shredded
  • Pesto sauce – 1/2 cup
  • Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup halved
  • Parmesan cheese – 1/4 cup grated
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta and shredded chicken.
  4. Add pesto sauce and olive oil, then toss to coat evenly.
  5. Stir in cherry tomatoes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  8. Toss lightly and serve warm.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 420
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin A: 15%
Calcium: 18%
Iron: 12%
Potassium: 10%
Vitamin B6: 20%
Additional notes/tips
  • Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber.
  • Add spinach or broccoli for extra nutrients.
  • Adjust pesto amount to taste.
  • Serve with extra Parmesan for richer flavor.