Description
This creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish made with tender chicken, fresh basil pesto, and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 100ml cooking cream
- 30g Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Handful of cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta until al dente.
- Season chicken and cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and sauté garlic in the same pan.
- Add pesto and cream, stirring gently.
- Return chicken to the pan and mix well.
- Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes and basil, then serve.
Notes
Use fresh pesto for the best flavor. You can substitute cream with milk for a lighter version. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg