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Chicken Pesto Pasta

Rotisserie chicken paired with pasta and mixed with vibrant basil pesto and cherry tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp reserved pasta water

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne according to package directions, then reserve a little pasta water and drain.
  2. Return the pasta to the pot and stir in the pesto and a splash of pasta water.
  3. Add the chicken and cherry tomatoes and toss until warmed through.
  4. Finish with parmesan and serve.

Notes

The reserved pasta water helps the pesto coat every noodle.