Pesto Chicken Pasta
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Pour in heavy cream and pesto. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well until coated in the sauce.
Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 580 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
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Pesto Chicken Pasta is your next go-to weeknight dinner! Creamy, herby, and packed with juicy chicken and tomatoes—it’s a dish that’s as delicious as it looks!
Pesto Chicken Pasta
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
Pour in heavy cream and pesto. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well until coated in the sauce.
Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 580 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
#pestopasta #chickenpasta #easymeals #comfortfood #quickdinner #weeknightdinner #pastalovers #basilpesto #homecooking #italianflavors #parmesancheese #sundriedtomatoes #creamyrecipes #familydinner #cherryTomatoes #herbypasta #freshbasil #pastarecipe #easypastarecipe #pestochicken
Pesto Chicken Pasta is your next go-to weeknight dinner! Creamy, herby, and packed with juicy chicken and tomatoes—it’s a dish that’s as delicious as it looks!
