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chicken pesto pasta

Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta

A rich and creamy chicken pesto pasta that’s bursting with herby flavor and comforting textures. Perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or cozy meals at home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 300 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Filling
  • 2 chicken breasts 300g
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Topping / Sauce
  • ½ cup pesto
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp chili flakes

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
  2. Cook seasoned chicken until golden and fully done.
  3. Sauté garlic and add cream, simmer until thickened.
  4. Stir in pesto and cheese until smooth.
  5. Combine pasta and chicken with sauce and mix well.

Notes

  • Add pasta water if sauce gets too thick
  • Use fresh basil for garnish
  • Swap cream with milk for lighter version
  • Store leftovers in fridge for 3 days