Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Made Right
Indulge in this delicious creamy pesto chicken pasta that combines tender chicken, rich pesto sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in the pesto sauce and heavy cream until well combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat in the sauce. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta