Pesto Chicken Pasta – 42-Minute Recipe
A vibrant, protein‑packed pasta that’s perfect for meal prep. Tender chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy pesto swirl together for a satisfying, quick dinner. The dish balances savory flavors with a touch of green freshness, making it a wholesome choice for busy evenings.
Recipe by Adam Wolfe | Fitness· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 24 oz chicken breast
- 8 oz penne protein pasta
- 0.5 red onion
- 20 cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cucumber
- 7 1/10 oz avocado
- 1/4 cup pesto
- a handful spinach
Instructions
- 1Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
- 2Air‑fry the chicken at 275°F for 22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 3Cook the penne protein pasta according to the package instructions; drain when al dente.
- 4While the pasta cooks, slice the red onion, halve the cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 5In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with the sliced vegetables, avocado, spinach, and pesto; toss to coat.
- 6Add the cooked chicken on top or mix it in, then toss everything together until well coated.
- 7Serve immediately.
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Flip chicken halfway
Turn the chicken over at the 11‑minute mark while air‑frying.
Drain pasta al dente
Remove the pasta from the pot as soon.
Prep veggies while pasta cooks
Slice the onion, cucumber and halve the tomatoes during the pasta cooking time.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Pesto Chicken Pasta?
- About 42 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 32 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Pesto Chicken Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 5 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Pesto Chicken Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Adam Wolfe | Fitness on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.