Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
708 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Pesto Pasta Recipe
Description
This Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe starts by cooking chopped onions and minced garlic in butter and olive oil until softened. Chicken breast pieces are then added and coated with flour and salt before adding chicken broth and heavy cream. The mixture is brought to a boil, then penne pasta is stirred in and simmered covered until tender.
Stirring in pesto sauce just before serving infuses the creamy sauce with basil and herb flavors, balanced with the richness of Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. The combination of sautéed chicken, cream, and pesto creates a savory pasta dish with a smooth texture and fresh herbal notes.
Best served immediately while warm, this one-pan dish simplifies cooking and cleanup. The recipe suggests using your preferred pesto, including a fresh homemade version for best results. It makes a hearty meal suitable for family dinners or casual occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter combined or mixed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil combined or mixed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ onion chopped
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into ½ inch chunks, boneless skinless
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces penne pasta or butterfly or ziti pasta
- ⅓ cup pesto sauce prepared
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat the oil and butter in a large (12-inch), 2-inch deep skillet over medium heat. When the butter stops foaming, stir in the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken and cook for 1 minute, then sprinkle salt and flour over the chicken, stirring to coat.
- Gradually stir in the broth, and then the cream. Raise the heat and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the pasta noodles. Bring the heat down to a low simmer and cover the pan. Cook 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the pesto until incorporated. Remove from heat, top with parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a favorite fresh homemade pesto recipe for best flavor integration.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 708kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1022mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 753mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1514IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 179mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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