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Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti

Basil Pesto Chicken Spaghetti is packed with flavour and comes together so quickly it's sure to become a week-night favourite!
Servings: 4
Author: Karina - Cafe Delites

Ingredients

  • 400 g | 14 ounces spaghetti , dry weight (or pasta of choice)
  • 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
  • 4 grilled pesto chicken breasts with 500 g | 17 ounces cherry tomatoes (use this recipe)
  • 1 cup of this homemade basil pesto (or store bought pesto)
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese , to serve

Instructions

  • Boil spaghetti according to packet directions in salted water. Drain; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Add to 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.