Creamy Pesto Pasta With Chicken
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delightful Creamy Pesto Pasta with Chicken, a perfect blend of Italian herbs, fresh cream, and succulent chicken pieces. Ingredients: Pasta, Pesto sauce, Dairy cream, Cheese, Onion, Butter, Chicken, Garlic, Salt, Black pepper powder, Cooking oil
30min
Cook Time
4
Servings
Recipe
550 kCal
Recipe
1
Boil 250 grams of pasta (preferably penne or fusilli) in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and cook 250 grams of boneless, skinless chicken pieces (cut into bite-sized pieces) until fully cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and sauté 1 finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant and translucent.
4
Add 200 ml of fresh cream to the pan and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in 100 grams of store-bought or homemade pesto sauce and mix well.
5
Add the cooked chicken pieces back into the pan and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
6
Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss well, ensuring the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy pesto sauce.
7
Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.
Nutrition
550
kCal
28 g
Protein
30 g
Fat
45 g
Carbs
250 g of Pasta
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