Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
81 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
557 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta
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This creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta recipe is made with tasty chicken and tender pasta smothered in a luscious cream and basil pesto sauce. This easy chicken pesto pasta recipe is made with pantry staples and comes together in 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 12 ounces basil pesto
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 8 ounces pasta *See notes
- Chopped basil for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Add the flour and toss to coat.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes or until browned, Add extra oil, if needed. Remove from the skillet and reserve.
- To the same skillet, add the butter and saute the onions for about 3 - 4 minutes or until they become translucent. Add the garlic and cook for a minute.
- Deglaze the skillet by adding the chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove the brown bits. Bring to a boil. Stir in the pesto and lower the heat. Add the half and half and garlic powder. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken and any collected juices to the skillet and toss to coat. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss gently. Add some of the cooking water only if a creamier consistency is desired. Serve warm garnished with chopped basil (optional).
Notes
- When cooking this creamy pasta recipe, make sure the sauce doesn't boil as it can separate.
- Pasta dishes are best served immediately after tossing the pasta with the sauce. If you wait too long to serve it, the pasta tends to dry up.
- If your pasta gets too dry, add additional pasta cooking water to make the pasta creamier again.
- You can use your favorite short pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
922mg
(38%)
Potassium
454mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1360IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
5.3mg
(6%)
Calcium
234mg
(23%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 922mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1360IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 234mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
81 reviews
Excellent
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