Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: An Easy Indulgence for Dinner
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy pesto chicken pasta that will elevate your dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and pesto sauce, stirring to combine.
- Add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese, tossing to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta