This creamy chicken pesto pasta is a delightful and simple dish, featuring tender chicken, rich pesto, and a creamy sauce served over pasta, making it a perfect meal for any night of the week.
This creamy chicken pesto pasta is a delightful and simple dish, featuring tender chicken, rich pesto, and a creamy sauce served over pasta, making it a perfect meal for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup pesto store-bought or homemade
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces pasta such as penne or fettuccine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for serving
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in the pesto and heavy cream, and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 36gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 460mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg
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I followed the recipe exactly and it taste like nothing special. I mean, what’s with chicken and pesto? I expected more flavor!!
Not bad, but I think I added too much salt. Next time I’ll be more careful. Also, couldn’t find fettuccine, so used spaghetti. 🤷♂️
Yum! So easy to make and my kids loved it! Doubled the parmesan for extra cheesiness. Will make it again, for sure!
This was a total hit at my family dinner! Rich and creamy, just the way I like my pasta. Definitely making it again!
Rich and creamy? Sounds like it has too much cream for me. I prefer a lighter sauce.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! This recipe really is a winner! Can’t wait to try it myself.