Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta: A Simple Indulgence for All Ages
A delicious and easy creamy pesto chicken pasta recipe that is perfect for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked chicken and pesto sauce, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 40 grams
- Saturated Fat: 20 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 milligrams
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta