Pesto Chicken Pasta for One
Kid Approved |
Main Dishes |
Quick & Easy |
WIC Friendly |
Egg-Free |
One-Two Serving
Just because it’s just you doesn’t mean it can’t be extra special. This pasta dish is quick, easy, and tastes like it took hours.
1
Servings
12 minutes
Total Time
$2.43
Cost per serving *
| Temperature: | High heat |
| Serving size: | Entire recipe |
| Prep time: | 2 minutes |
| Cook time: | 10 minutes |
| Total time: | 12 minutes |
| Equipment: | Large microwave-safe mug OR Small microwave-safe bowl |
| Utensils: | Stirring spoon Measuring cups and spoons |
* Cost and availability of recipe ingredients may vary across different regions of Ohio. Cost per serving information should be used as a general guide when considering recipe cost.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe PDFIngredients
1/2 cup uncooked whole grain (rotini, penne, or other small shape) pasta
1 cup water, divided
3/4 tablespoon pesto, divided
1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, shredded
1/2 10 ounce can chicken breast in water OR 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, tops of cans, fruits, and vegetables.
- Place pasta and 2/3 cup of water in a large mug or small microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Stir the pasta again and add the remaining 1/3 cup of water. Heat for 2-3 more minutes or until pasta is cooked through.
- Add 1/2 tablespoon pesto to mug with pasta, mix until pasta is well coated. Add in the tomatoes, spinach, and chicken and mix thoroughly. Microwave covered for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are soft.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and add the remaining 1/4 tablespoon pesto.
Tips
- For a more budget friendly version of this recipe pesto can be substituted for marinara or any red pasta sauce.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
What goes in Pesto Chicken Pasta for One?
Spinach
Whole Grain Pasta
Grape Tomatoes
Chicken Breast
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
490
TOTAL FAT
15g
SODIUM
540mg
TOTAL CARBS
59g
PROTEIN
33g
