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Pesto pasta with chicken garnished with fresh basil and parmesan cheese

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken

A comforting dish featuring al dente pasta coated in creamy pesto sauce, with tender chunks of chicken, all made in one pan for easy cleanup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 oz pasta (any type)
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Save some for topping
Chicken and Seasoning
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced Cook thoroughly
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
Cooking Essentials
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (optional) For added flavor and decoration

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned and cooked through.
Making the Sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the pesto sauce and heavy cream. Mix until well combined.
  2. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

This dish keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container. You can freeze it for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until warmed through.