Mediterranean Pesto Pasta
This Mediterranean Pesto Pasta is packed with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and grated Parmesan! Flavorful, simple to prepare, and budget friendly!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: mediterranean pesto pasta, pesto pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 328kcal
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 2 zucchini's, sliced
- 1 squash, sliced
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1/4 cup Pesto
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- Seasoning of choice
- Parmesan cheese, grated
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a skillet.
Add in the zucchini and squash once oil is heated. Cook for about 5 minutes, seasoning with salt/pepper or seasoning of choice *I use Chupacabra (see link in post above)
Once zucchini/squash is slightly browned, remove from skillet and set aside.
In same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil. Add uncooked chicken and season with salt/pepper or desired seasoning. Cook about 6-8 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink.
As chicken is cooking, boil noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain once cooked.
Add cooked/drained pasta to the cooked chicken.
Toss in the cherry tomatoes and zucchini/squash mixture.
Add in the Pesto and toss to coat thoroughly. *You can add more Pesto if you prefer.
Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve immediately! Enjoy!
Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg