Description
A bright, satisfying pasta dish featuring shredded chicken and basil pesto, enhanced by non-alcoholic ale for a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup non-alcoholic ale
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken and sauté for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
- Pour in the non-alcoholic ale and let simmer for about 5 minutes until reduced.
- Stir in the pesto and halved cherry tomatoes, mixing well to coat.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Notes
For a creamy version, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream. You can also use store-bought pesto for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg