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vibrant green pesto rotini with chicken and halved cherry tomatoes in a wide bowl, dusted with parmesan and basil leaves, on a rustic table, wide horizontal shot, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Pesto Chicken Pasta

Cooking pasta and canned chicken with basil pesto and juicy cherry tomatoes offers a fresh and quick meal with a basil pesto.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 2 cans canned chicken drained
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Cook the rotini in salted water until al dente, then drain, reserving a splash of pasta water.
  2. Return the pasta to the pot and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Stir in the pesto and a little pasta water to coat evenly.
  4. Fold in the drained chicken and cherry tomatoes.
  5. Warm gently over low heat for a couple of minutes.
  6. Top with parmesan and serve.

Notes

Stir in a handful of fresh spinach for extra color and greens.