Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
32 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
877 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
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My pesto chicken pasta is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with meat and veggies. Make this easy Italian dinner recipe in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts chopped
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup half and half cream (or heavy cream)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional
- 3 cups cooked penne pasta
- 1 cup small cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Cut into 1-inch pieces and toss with salt and flour to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add the oil and sauté the chicken. Turn to brown on all sides. Add more oil if needed. Transfer to a platter and keep warm (See Note 1).
- Add the diced onion and sauté for two minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and deglaze the pan by scrapping up bits of browned food on bottom of pan and bring to a boil. Add the pesto (reserving 2 tablespoons) and lower heat to simmer. Stir to incorporate and add the cream (See Note 2). Allow to reduce and thicken for several minutes. Add the chicken and platter juices back to the pan and toss to coat.
- Add the cooked pasta, tomatoes and stir. Serve warm with reserved pesto on top.
Notes
- I place the platter in the microwave to stay warm, but don't turn it on.
- Adding the half cup of Parmesan cheese is optional, but adds a richness that's so good to the sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1oz
Calories
877kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
33.5g
(67%)
Fat
60.8g
(94%)
Saturated Fat
4.4g
(22%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
1181.1mg
(49%)
Fiber
4.5g
(18%)
Sugar
5.6g
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 877 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1oz | |
| Calories | 877kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 33.5g | 67% |
| Fat | 60.8g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4g | 22% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1181.1mg | 49% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 5.6g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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