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pesto chicken pasta

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

A rich and comforting pasta dish with tender chicken and a creamy basil pesto sauce. Perfect for weeknights, gatherings, or cozy dinners with family.
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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
  • 250 g pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breasts 300g
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Filling
  • 1 cup cream 240ml
  • ½ cup chicken broth 120ml
  • ½ cup parmesan 50g
  • Salt & pepper
  • Topping
  • ½ cup pesto 120g
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Parsley

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
  2. Sauté chicken until golden and cooked through.
  3. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Pour in cream and broth, then add parmesan.
  5. Stir in pesto and combine with pasta.

Notes

  • Store in fridge up to 3 days
  • Add milk when reheating for creaminess
  • Use fresh pesto for best flavor
  • Don’t overcook pasta