Name: Chicken Pesto Pasta
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian

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Cook pasta according to package directions.

Drain pasta and add back to the pot.

Mix in the pesto, chicken, parmesan, mozzarella cheese, and salt, and serve.

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Reserve Pasta Water for Silky Sauce 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining—use it to loosen and emulsify the pesto, creating a luxurious sauce that clings to every strand of rotini.
Toast Your Pesto First 🔥
Warm the basil pesto gently in the pan with a touch of olive oil before adding pasta to activate its flavors and prevent the basil from tasting raw or separated.
Pound Chicken to Even Thickness 🔨
Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to uniform ½-inch thickness to ensure even cooking throughout and prevent dry, overcooked edges.
Add Cheese Last for Perfect Melt 🧀
Toss mozzarella and parmesan into the pasta off-heat so they melt gently into creamy pockets rather than becoming stringy or separating from the sauce.
Rest Chicken Before Cutting 🍗
Let cooked chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing or dicing to retain juices, ensuring tender, moist pieces that won't dry out when combined with warm pasta.