Chicken Pesto Pasta
A quick and delicious chicken pesto pasta that comes together in just 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken, a creamy pesto sauce, and al dente pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts (cut into bite-size strips)
- 1 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add chicken strips. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in the pesto and cream, stirring well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to coat in the creamy sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For thicker sauce, add more heavy cream or a splash of pasta water. Try adding pine nuts or toasted walnuts for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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