Gluten-Free Chicken Pesto Pasta

A delicious and easy gluten-free pasta dish with tender chicken and flavorful basil pesto.

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

4

Servings

Ingredients

12 oz gluten-free pasta

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup basil pesto

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Fresh basil leaves, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken with salt and black pepper, and heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the chicken to the skillet, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through and no longer pink.

Step 4

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the chicken, and stir in the basil pesto and grated parmesan cheese.

Step 5

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through and well combined.

Step 6

Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired, and serve.