Pesto Chicken Pasta is an easy, 20 minute meal that's made with just 5 shelf-stable ingredients. Bow tie pasta and chicken are coated in a rich and flavorful pesto sauce.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of pasta water for a later step.
In a pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes, then add sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and minced garlic. Stir and cook for about 1 minute.
Add cooked pasta, pasta water, and chicken. Toss until ingredients are evenly combined. Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until ingredients are heated through.
Remove from heat, add salt and pepper as desired, and serve.
Notes
Canned chicken can be substituted with: canned tuna, freshly cooked chicken, shredded rotisserie chicken, or a can of drained and rinsed cannellini beans.
2 garlic cloves can be substituted with ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder.
Want to add more to this dish? Add a large handful of baby spinach when adding pasta and chicken to the pot. Top with grated parmesan cheese before serving.