Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
A quick and delicious creamy chicken pesto pasta dish, perfect for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy pesto sauce. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550