Description
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dinner recipe that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and flavorful pesto with pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons 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 shredded chicken and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Dinner Recipe, Italian Pasta