Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta with Chicken
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta with Chicken – This easy 30-minute recipe features a bright sun-dried tomato homemade pesto paired with tender chicken and your favorite pasta noodles.
We love pestos (and pesto pastas) of all kinds! Easy recipes like my Roasted Red Pepper Pesto Pasta, Kale Pesto, Chicken Basil Pesto Pasta, and Creamy Pesto Sauce are quick to make but pack a big punch of bright and herbaceous flavor. This rustic pesto is made with sun-dried tomatoes and basil so it’s earthy, tangy, savory, and fresh in every bite.
We pair Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with seared chicken breasts and pasta for a complete dinner that satisfies! Best of all, this easy tomato pesto sauce recipe with pasta and chicken is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes, from start to finish.
Ingredients:
For the Tomato Pesto
- 14 ounces sun dried tomatoes in oil
- ½ cup walnuts almonds or pine nuts
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ – ½ cup olive oil
For the Chicken Pesto Pasta
- 16 ounces dried pasta I used rigatoni
- 16 ounces boneless chicken breast
- Salt and pepper