Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful pesto, perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 season with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and pesto sauce; mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese; toss to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Pesto Pasta, Italian Dinner