Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food for Everyone
This creamy pesto chicken pasta is the perfect comfort food that is easy to prepare and delicious for everyone.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced chicken. Cook until browned.
- Add heavy cream and pesto to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Mix in cooked fettuccine and Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes