One Pot Chicken Pesto Pasta

Want a pasta dinner without the hassle? This Chicken Pesto Pasta is made in just one pot! This one pot chicken pesto pasta is satisfying, flavorful and appeals to everyone in the family. Tender chunks of chicken breast are tossed with pasta, veggies and a flavorful pesto sauce for a family friendly dinner that’s on the table in about 30 minutes!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 493 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds - boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons - avocado oil
8 ounces - baby bella mushrooms
2 clove - garlic
8 ounces - fusilli pasta
3 ½ cups - water
½ cup - pesto sauce
1 cup - roasted cherry tomatoes
a pinch of salt
½ cup - parmesan cheese

Instructions

Season the chicken breast(s) on both sides and chop into 1" pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally and lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer chicken to a bowl and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the now empty pan and add the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sauté until the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
Add the pasta and water and stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the water. The pasta will release it's starches when it's close to being done…it will begin to stick together and the liquid will thicken.
Add the chicken back to the pan along with the pesto sauce and tomatoes and stir well, cooking until just heated through.
Remove from heat and top with the grated parmesan. Serve topped with toasted walnuts if desired and enjoy!

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