Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe: Easy and Delicious Weeknight Meal
A quick and flavorful creamy pesto chicken pasta that is perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 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 chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- In a bowl, mix the pesto, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with chicken and pour the pesto mixture over it. Stir well to combine.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, easy dinner, weeknight meal