This pasta dish is one of the easiest things ever to make and requires only a handful of ingredients. It can make enough for a small crowd and is really perfect for company OR just an average weeknight. If you have to meal prep some quick and healthy lunches and don’t have time to be “fancy”, this is the recipe you need. And bonus: It’s seriously super delicious! 😛 Enjoy!
Skillet Basil Pesto Chicken & Rotini
Course: MainDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsCooking time
20
minutesIngredients
6-8 chicken thighs, boneless and trimmed of fat
3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 (270 ml) jar basil pesto
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
1 1/2 cups snow peas, washed and trimmed
fresh ground pepper and kosher salt
fresh basil, for garnish
Directions
- In a large skillet over med-high heat, cook the chicken thighs in a little olive oil, approx 7 minutes each side or until fully cooked. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper. Cut chicken into bite size pieces.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the rotini pasta until al dente (usually 5-7 minutes) following package directions.Drain and set aside.
- Add tomatoes and snow peas to skillet, stirring gently until slightly softened. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and spoon in the jar of pesto and a couple tablespoons of water, flip with large spoon or spatula to coat everything evenly. Simmer until everything is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh basil sprigs and fresh ground pepper and Parmesan, if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!