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Chicken, Tomato, Basil Pesto and Cheese Pasta

Chicken, Tomato, Basil and Cheese Pesto Pasta Recipe

A delicious fresh pasta and sauce recipe with added chicken and tomatoes. A great family meal for busy weeknights.
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 80 grams or half of an Olivieri Basil and Cheese Pesto container
  • 1.5 cups whole grape tomato
  • 1 package of Olivieri Artisan Tomato Caprese with Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Ravioli
  • 1 tbsp garlic spice or 1 garlic clove minced.
  • Option: fresh basil or parmesan for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small frying pan add coconut oil and melt.
  2. Add chicken, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes stirring often.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a medium sized pot to a boil.
  4. Add tomatoes to chicken and continue to cook until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Once water is boiling add pasta and cook according to directions.
  6. Drain pasta and add to a medium sized bowl.
  7. Add pesto and toss.
  8. Add chicken and tomato mixture and toss.
  9. Serve immediately.