One-Pan Chicken Pasta

Quick, flavorful, and convenient, One-Pan Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and savory sauce—all cooked in a single pan for a delicious, hassle-free meal.

Prep 7 minCook 20 minTotal 27 minUpdated Jul 3, 202627 minHigh Protein

Quick, flavorful, and convenient, One-Pan Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and savory sauce—all cooked in a single pan for a delicious, hassle-free meal.

Ingredients

  • 85 g Chicken Breast Fillet
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and Pepper
  • 56 g Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
  • 1 medium Tomato Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 14 oz Shredded Mozzarella
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh Basil
  • 56 g Whole Grain Pasta

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Fry in a non-stick pan without oil for approx. 5 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, quarter the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Add the pesto to the chicken and stir well.
  5. Add the pasta, tomato sauce and water to the pan and simmer for approx. 15 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with mozzarella, add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer to a plate and garnish with basil.

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