Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: Easy Weeknight Indulgence Made Right
This creamy pesto chicken pasta is a simple yet indulgent meal that can be made in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, combine the shredded chicken, heavy cream, and pesto sauce over medium heat.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This dish can be made with any type of pasta.
- Leftovers can be reheated on the stove over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
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