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Chicken pesto pasta

Wholewheat pasta with grilled chicken, pesto, cherry tomatoes and parmesan — easy calories.

Calories
780
Protein
50g
Carbs
82g
Fat
24g
20 min prep15 min cookServes 1
High-proteinMediterranean

Ingredients

For 1 serving.

  • 120 g wholewheat pasta (dry)
  • 180 g chicken breast
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Parmesan

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.

  2. 2

    While it cooks, slice the chicken and pan-fry in a little oil for 3 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Slice the chicken once cooked through.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta, reserving a splash of water. Toss with the pesto and a splash of pasta water.

  5. 5

    Top with the chicken, halved cherry tomatoes and shaved parmesan.

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