Italian Chicken Pesto with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Tender chicken meat in a creamy pesto sauce, combined with sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. A quick and flavorful dish from Italy.

• 20 minutes
• 1 serving
• Main course

• gluten-free
• omnivore
• antioxidant
• energy
• high in protein
• selenreich
• vitamin-k-reich
• cell-protective

Ingredients

• 180 g Chicken ((Chicken breast, sliced))
• 80 g Whole grain pasta ((Cooked))
• 150 g Tomatoes ((Cherry tomatoes, halved))
• 7.5 g Basil ((Fresh, chopped))
• 2 piece Pesto Genovese ((Store-bought or homemade (from basil, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil)))
• 5 g Olive oil (Extra Virgin)
• 2.5 g Salt
• 1.3 g Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook whole grain pasta according to package instructions.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté the chicken until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to burst.
4. Add the cooked pasta and pesto to the pan. Mix everything well and heat briefly.
5. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

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