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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Pasta lover? Then you’ll love these:
Chicken Pumpkin and Ricotta Lasagna
Cheesy Bacon Bolognese Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Turkey Sweet Potato and Kale Cannelloni
Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 14 ounces spaghetti dry weight, or pasta of choice
- ½ 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 ½ cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, cook pesto chicken and tomatoes using this recipe.
- Add pesto mixture to the cooked spaghetti with ½ 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.
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Andrew Bell says
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.
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.
Ivan says
Perfect, ty for a good recipe!
Donna Denson says
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!!!