Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A rich and creamy chicken pesto pasta that’s quick to make and incredibly indulgent.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add pesto sauce and heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Stir in cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, and mix until everything is well coated.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta, Quick Pasta Recipes, Indulgent Pasta Dishes