Chicken Pesto Protein Pasta
Estimated $5.17 recipe · $2.58 per serving (US / USD)
Wholewheat pasta tossed with basil pesto, grilled chicken and cherry tomatoes.
The recipe
Chicken Pesto Protein Pasta
Wholewheat pasta tossed with basil pesto, grilled chicken and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 300g chicken breast
- 160g wholewheat pasta
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- Handful rocket
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Parmesan to serve
Estimated recipe cost
$5.17 for 2 servings · $2.58 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g chicken breastRetail benchmark · $22.37 / 3629 g · Retail reference · Uses 300g | $1.85 |
| 160g wholewheat pastaPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 454 g · Uses 160g | $0.35 |
| 3 tbsp basil pestoPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.45 |
| 150g cherry tomatoes, halvedPlanning assumption · $2.97 / 255 g · Uses 150g | $1.75 |
| Handful rocketPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 227 g · Assumes 30 g per item/portion | $0.33 |
| 1 tbsp olive oilRetail benchmark · $6.12 / 503 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.18 |
| Parmesan to servePlanning assumption · $3.00 / 170 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 15 g | $0.26 |
| Estimated total | $5.17 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente, reserving a splash of cooking water.
- Season and pan-fry the chicken in oil 6 min per side, then slice.
- Toss the pasta with pesto, loosening with pasta water, then add tomatoes.
- Fold through rocket and chicken; top with a little parmesan.
Recipe notes
Wholewheat pasta adds fibre and keeps you full longer than white.
Estimated nutrition per serving
580 kcal · 45g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.