 |
| Chicken Creamy Pesto Pasta |
Here's the caption, review, and full recipe for Chicken Creamy Pesto Pasta:
Enjoy a delicious and comforting bowl of creamy pesto pasta with chicken. It's an easy-to-make and flavorful meal that you can whip up in no time.
This Chicken Creamy Pesto Pasta is a satisfying and hearty dish that is perfect for any day of the week. The combination of creamy and tangy pesto sauce with succulent chicken and al dente pasta is a winner. Plus, it's effortless to make, so you can have a flavorful meal in no time. This dish is perfect for dinner or lunch, and leftovers taste just as good the next day.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Season the diced chicken with salt and pepper. In a large pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and the seasoned chicken. Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pasta according to the package instructions. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and set it aside.
- In the same pan as the chicken, add the heavy cream, pesto, and parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts to the pan. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the pasta is coated with the creamy pesto sauce.
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh chopped basil, if desired.
- Enjoy your Chicken Creamy Pesto Pasta!
