Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
An easy and delicious dish perfect for any weeknight dinner, featuring a rich creamy pesto sauce combined with pasta and chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce; stir to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Notes
Use fresh basil in addition to pesto for extra flavor. Try adding cherry tomatoes or spinach for a pop of color and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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