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.
![Meal Pesto Chicken Mug](/img/813faf44-97ac-4e55-8f30-f0b31cf673b9/meal-pesto-chicken-mug.jpg?fm=png&crop=926%2C650%2C0%2C0&w=960)
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.
Ingredients
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
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What goes in Pesto Chicken Pasta for One?
![Spinach](/img/e8df294f-ab53-4ed5-bb1d-a2c24245fac3/Spinach.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Spinach
![Whole Grain Pasta](/img/8b2b32fe-e68c-44cf-ac2a-e740b325ecd1/Whole_Grain_Pasta.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Whole Grain Pasta
![Grape Tomatoes](/img/db48f16a-aa39-4436-9c2f-5323d6924547/Grape_Tomatoes.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Grape Tomatoes
![Chickenbreast](/img/9c842e11-0286-41f0-8eef-09f612535c41/chickenbreast.png?fm=png&crop=133%2C133%2C0%2C0)
Chicken Breast
Nutritional Information(Per Serving)
CALORIES
490
TOTAL FAT
15g
SODIUM
540mg
TOTAL CARBS
59g
PROTEIN
33g