Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe combines tender chicken, silky pesto sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for an irresistible dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 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.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and basil pesto, mixing until well combined. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, then stir in the Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet and mix until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy pesto sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of butter to the sauce.
- Adjust the amount of pesto and Parmesan to taste.
- Use whole-wheat or gluten-free pasta if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
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