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Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti is packed with flavour and comes together so quickly. It’s sure to become a week-night favourite!

Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti… Head turning recipe? I think so!

Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti on a plate

One of the easiest recipes on this whole entire site is this Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti, while also being one of the most flavourful meals you will ever try. This Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti is so easy to make and ready on the table in under 20 minutes. Especially if you happen to have a jar of this Homemade Basil Pesto lying around. If not, you can always use a store bought pesto!

Homemade basil pesto in a jar

The only effort in this recipe is boiling the spaghetti according to packet instructions; grilling your chicken and cherry tomatoes in pesto for even MORE pesto flavour following this recipe; then mixing it all together.

image focusing on Grilled chicken pieces with roasted tomatoes on the sides

I’ve included the cherry tomatoes in this pasta recipe BECAUSE they add a beautiful flavour into the pasta. Feel free to leave them out if you wish.

Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti on a plate

Also, the pasta is equally delicious without chicken if you’re in a real big rush, and perfect for a meatless Monday the of deal.

Spaghetti rolled over the fork from Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti

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Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti on a plate
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5 from 2 votes

Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti

By Karina
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 43 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes
Servings: 4
Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti is packed with flavour and comes together so quickly, it's sure to become a week-night favourite!
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Ingredients 
 

  • 14 ounces spaghetti dry weight, or pasta of choice
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 4 grilled pesto chicken breasts use this recipe
  • 17 ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup homemade basil pesto or store bought pesto
  • 1 pinch parmesan cheese freshly grated, to serve

Instructions 

  • Boil spaghetti according to packet directions in salted water. Drain; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Meanwhile, cook pesto chicken and tomatoes using this recipe.
  • Add pesto mixture to the cooked spaghetti with 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss over low heat until well combined. Divide amongst serving bowls. Slice chicken breasts and arrange over the spaghetti. Top with parmesan. Serve warm.

Notes

We recommend using our homemade Basil Pesto, but you can use store bought if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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4 Comments

  1. Andrew Bell says:

    5 stars
    Wow ! SOOOO good !!! Wet brined the chicken breast, pounded flat , and covered with mayo and pepper and through on the grill. The pesto sauce we made fresh per Karina’s encouragement , this is a BIG time keeper.

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  2. Branda Mok says:

    This recipe is definitely a keeper. It’s simple to make, yet so delicious. Even my son who is a picky eater, gave it the thumbs up.

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  3. Ivan says:

    Perfect, ty for a good recipe!

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  4. Donna Denson says:

    5 stars
    Wow! Another awesome recipe! My husband and I have loved every one of your recipes that I have tried. I am diabetic and they are perfect for me. Every dish is easy, flavorful, healthy and downright delicious! Keep up the good work!!!

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